Welcome to our annual McGill School of Population and Global Health (SPGH) Research and Public Health Day 2026!
Research and Public Health Day is once again bringing the SPGH community together for a school-wide event that showcases students' research projects and practicum experiences through presentations and posters, complemented by an inspiring keynote address.
The event is taking place on Friday, February 20 2026, at the SSMU University Centre, 3480 rue McTavish Montreal, QC, H3A 0E7, from 9:30am - 4:00pm. Register now!
SPGH students will participate in oral and poster presentations. MSc in Public Health (MScPH) students will display their practicum project posters. Abby Lippman Social Justice Awards will be handed out for best presentations.
A keynote speaker
- Dr. Aengus Bridgman, Assistant Professor (Research), Max Bell School of Public Policy, Director of the Media Ecosystem Observatory, McGill University
We look forward to welcoming you to our second SPGH Research Day & Public Health Day!
Research and Public Health Day 2026 Program
For any questions, contact us at:
Aariana Lopes (Research Day Co-Chair): aariana.lopes [at] mail.mcgill.ca
Rachael Ball (Research Day Co-Chair): rachael.ball [at] mail.mcgill.ca
Yan Nasr (MScPH Practicum Administrator): practicum.eboh [at] mcgill.ca
Dr. Jan Cooper (MScPH Program Director, Research & Public Health Day Chair): jan.cooper [at] mcgill.ca
Attend SPGH Research and Public Health Day
Registration Closed
*Registration is required to attend the event.
Agenda
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
| 9:00AM | Registration & Poster Set-up / Light Breakfast |
| 9:30AM | Introductory Remarks |
| 9:45AM | Keynote Address |
| 11:00AM | Poster Gallery |
| 12:00PM | Lunch |
| 1:00PM | Oral Presentations |
| 3:30PM |
Announcement of Award Winners and Concluding Remarks |
About our Keynote Speaker
Dr. Aengus Bridgman
Dr. Aengus Bridgman is Director of the Media Ecosystem Observatory, Director of the Canadian Digital Media Research Network, and Assistant Professor (Research) at McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy. His research focuses on understanding and strengthening the health of information environments, examining how misinformation spreads, how it affects public understanding and trust, and what research-informed interventions can build resilience against it.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, his team documented how exposure to different media environments shaped health beliefs and behaviours. His ongoing work monitors Canada’s information ecosystem during elections and crises, providing real-time analysis that informs policy discussions, public understanding, and scientific communication strategies. He has testified as an expert witness before the House of Commons, Senate committees, and the Public Inquiry on Foreign Interference.