Psychiatry Research Day 2025

Now in its 35th year, Dalhousie University's Department of Psychiatry Research Day promotes student involvement in research and showcases the Department's diverse expertise to our university and local communities.

Event details

The event will be held on Friday, November 1, 2025, 9:00am – 4:00pm in-person at the Atlantica Hotel Halifax. It will be certified by Dalhousie's Continuing Professional Development Accreditation for the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons.

The registration desk opens at 8:30am. Please plan to arrive early to help us kick off the day on time at 9:00am.

Keynote speaker

Dr. Jaime Delgadillo – University of Sheffield

Jaime Delgadillo PhD is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. He has twenty years of clinical experience and has published over 100 scientific papers and book chapters in the field of mental health. He has been a principal investigator in clinical trials of psychotherapy and digital health interventions, supporting people with problems such as depression, anxiety, addictions, and occupational burnout. He is a member of the international Society for Psychotherapy Research and an associate editor of the society’s journal, Psychotherapy Research. His research focuses on the use of digital health and artificial intelligence technologies to support psychological interventions. He is an internationally renowned expert in the field of personalized and precision mental healthcare.

Publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jaime-Delgadillo

Call for abstracts

We would like to invite abstract submissions from students, residents, staff, and faculty members internal and external to the Department of Psychiatry. The deadline to submit an abstract is August 30, 2025.

Presentation awards will be given out in the following categories:

  • undergraduate;
  • graduate; and
  • resident.

Submissions will open Wednesday, June 25, 2025 9:00am.

Registration for the event will open June 25, 2025

Additional information

Instructions for Presenters Program

Questions?

If you have any questions, please submit them to researchday@dalpsychiatry.ca