Congratulations to the recipients of the MyRoad general travel awards!

Émilie Bernier (PhD candidate, Université Laval) will participate in the Annual Meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity in Cadix, Espagne.

Amrit Thandi (medical student, University of Toronto) will participate in the American Diabetes Association Conference 2026 in New Orleans, USA.

Mitchell Sammut (PhD candidate, University of Western Ontario) will participate in the Obesity Week 2026 in Washington, USA.

Justin Sung (PhD candidate, McGill University) will participate in the annual conference of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior 2026 in Philadelphia, USA.

Keep an eye out for the launch of upcoming travel award competitions.

A tangible impact of MyRoad’s general travel awards

"I was able to connect with researchers and trainees from across Canada, including those working in public health, family medicine, medical education and health policy. These conversations opened the door to potential future collaborations and provided valuable insight into different career pathways within obesity research."

Find out how the MyRoad general travel award enabled a student to attend a conference and enhance their academic and professional development.

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