WE-SPARK Events

The WE-SPARK After Dark event focuses on networking by providing a casual forum to bring together our health research community. The first hour of the event focuses on networking and getting to know other like-minded individuals interested in health research. Registration is encouraged, however, it is not required.  All are welcome! We hope to see you there! Contact wesparkhealth@uwindsor.ca for more details.

The WE-SPARK After Dark event focuses on networking by providing a casual forum to bring together our health research community. The first hour of the event focuses on networking and getting to know other like-minded individuals interested in health research. Registration is encouraged, however, it is not required.  All are welcome! We hope to see you there! Contact wesparkhealth@uwindsor.ca for more details.

Speakers will be announced closer to the event. Check back for updates!Biology, Prevention, and Management of Chemotherapy-Induced NeuropathyVikas Garg, MDWindsor Regional HospitalChemotherapy‑induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a frequent and often persistent side effect of oxaliplatin and taxane treatment. This presentation introduces a research program at Windsor Regional Cancer Centre focused on improving CIPN prevention, early detection, and management. The team is developing a practical CIPN risk‑prediction model based on patient‑reported symptoms and treatment factors. They also plan a pilot feasibility trial testing peri‑infusion compression as an inexpensive, scalable prevention strategy. The presenter is seeking input to refine research questions and strengthen both the prediction model and trial design. He hopes to connect with multidisciplinary collaborators interested in CIPN, symptom management, oncology nursing, rehabilitation, and community‑based cancer research.  If…

The WE-SPARK After Dark event focuses on networking by providing a casual forum to bring together our health research community. The first hour of the event focuses on networking and getting to know other like-minded individuals interested in health research. Registration is encouraged, however, it is not required.  All are welcome! We hope to see you there! Contact wesparkhealth@uwindsor.ca for more details.

Speakers will be announced closer to the event. Check back for updates! The objective of Think Tanks is to present and discuss health research topics of interest and identify collaborative teams that can work together to bring these projects forward for funding.  The man goals of Think Tanks are as follows: Provide relevant health research updates, including upcoming funding opportunities Move projects forward Enhance collaborations and build teams If you have any questions/ideas for our Think Tanks or would like to present at a future Think Tank, please contact us at wesparkhealth@uwindsor.ca. To learn more about these events, please visit our Think Tank webpage!