Halifax Research & Innovation Focus
Pediatrics – Leadership in Children’s Health
Summary
Halifax offers conference organizers direct access to one of Atlantic Canada’s strongest pediatric health and research communities. Anchored by IWK Health, a specialized academic health sciences centre for women, children, youth, and families, the city brings together approximately 120 investigators and 400 research employees; supported by 64,000 square feet of dedicated research space.
Halifax expertise spans pediatric pain, vaccines, neonatal health, autism, genomics, precision medicine, and surgical innovation. Internationally recognized research centres, close connections between scientists and clinicians, and a strong record of hosting pediatric health conferences give organizers access to knowledgeable speakers, potential collaborators, and meaningful local content for scientific and medical programs.
Research Facilities
Local Expertise
Dr. Allen Finley
Internationally renowned pediatric pain specialist and founder of the Pediatric Pain Management Program at IWK Health Centre—now the longest-standing such service in Canada.
Notable Meetings
Symposium for Empowering Next-Generation Researchers in Perinatal and Child Health (ENRICH) 2023
14th International Symposium on Pediatric Pain 2023 (700 Attendees)
Symposium on Advanced Practices in Child Maltreatment 2018
International Society for Genetic Eye Diseases 2015
Canadian Paediatric Society 100th Annual Conference (750 Attendees)