Thank You for Attending
The 2026 ImNO Symposium | April 29 – 30, 2026
The Imaging Network Ontario worked to put together the 2026 Symposium, bringing in the next generation of researchers and industry experts.
Congratulations to the 2026 award winners!
| Session | Name | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Session 1 | Elham Hekmatnia | Carleton University |
| Oral Session 2 | Diego Alejandro Romero Rincon | York University |
| Oral Session 3 | Elvira Catalina Vazquez Avila | University of Toronto |
| Oral Session 4 | Anthony Chu | Western University |
| Oral Session 5 | Clara Duquette-Evans | Western University |
| Oral Session 6 - Tie | Valerie Beland | Carleton University |
| Oral Session 6 - Tie | Precious Kolawole | Carleton University |
| Oral Session 7 | Shahbaaz Siddiqui | Queen's University |
| Oral Session 8 | Gaurav Veer Singh | Toronto Metropolitan University |
| Oral Session 9 | David Ng | Western University |
| Oral Session 10 | Nathan Nambiar | Sunnybrook Research Institute |
| Pitch/Poster Session 1 - Tie | Matthew Pirie | Queen's University |
| Pitch/Poster Session 1 - Tie | Caleb Thompson | University of Toronto |
| Pitch/Poster Session 2 | Amie Demmans | Western University |
| Pitch/Poster Session 3 - Tie | Emma Zhang | Western University/Medical Science |
| Pitch/Poster Session 3 - Tie | Lauren Schonwalder | The University of Western Ontario |
| Pitch/Poster Session 4 | Yasmin Modarai | Toronto Metropolitan University |
| Pitch/Poster Session 5 | Hannah Ghassabeh | University of Toronto |
| Pitch/Poster Session 6 | Megan Hutter | Western University |
| Pitch/Poster Session 7 | Mateusz Bielecki | Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre |
| Pitch/Poster Session 8 - Tie | Ryan Yan | University of Toronto |
| Pitch/Poster Session 8 - Tie | Lauren Toy | Sunnybrook Research Institute |
Symposium Learning Objectives
By the end of the Symposium, participants will be able to:
1. Identify emerging trends and technological advances in medical imaging and artificial intelligence relevant to research and clinical practice.
2. Describe strategies for translating medical imaging innovations into clinical applications, including regulatory, commercialization, and industry partnership pathways.
3. Understand the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing medical imaging research, development, and implementation.
4. Provide opportunities for trainees to contribute to innovation, leadership, and knowledge translation in the medical imaging community.
2026 Keynote Presentations
Machine Learning Technologies for Accessible Point of Care Ultrasound
Dr. Purang Abolmaesumi, The University of British Columbia
Built for Purpose Pulmonary Imaging of Asthma: Expect the Unexpected!
Dr. Grace Parraga, Western University
2025 Keynote Presentations:
2026 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Co-Chairs:
Kalysta Makimoto
Eran Ukwatta
Committee:
Bernard Chiu
Michael Daly
Maged Goubran
Rebecca Hisey
Matthew Holden
Amoon Jamzad
Elodie Lugez
Daniel Milej
Michael Noseworthy
Jessica Rodgers
Ali Sadeghi-Naini
Ali Tavallaei
2026 STUDENT COMMITTEE:
Co-Chairs:
Daniel Genkin
Zinah Ghulam
Sule Karagulleoglu-Kunduraci
Committee:
Nicole Cappelletto
Pamela (Oyinagonoemi) Penawou
Gaurav Veer Singh
Sam Tcherner
Multiple Headers
Pro ornatus adversarium no. Ex ius option rationibus efficiantur.
Dedicated Support
Pro ornatus adversarium no. Ex ius option rationibus efficiantur.
Innovative Framework
Pro ornatus adversarium no. Ex ius option rationibus efficiantur.
Unlimited Colors
Pro ornatus adversarium no. Ex ius option rationibus efficiantur.
Google Fonts
Pro ornatus adversarium no. Ex ius option rationibus efficiantur.
One Click Installation
Pro ornatus adversarium no. Ex ius option rationibus efficiantur.
Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at the ImNO symposium are required to agree with the following code of conduct.
learn moreContact UsStand out Now
With respect to your need to stand out from the pack we offer you a panoply of cutting-edge options to carve out your niche in today’s competitive marketplace.
5-star Support
We take pride in supporting you all the way through. We commit ourselves as problem-solvers and crisis-resolvers. Visit our support forum to experience it first-hand.
Principled Success
Respecting Envato as a world-leader in outstanding support, educational concern towards users, and impeccable design we strive for an equally principled performance.
All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at the ImNO symposium are required to agree with the following code of conduct.
PORTFOLIO OPTIONS
Showcase your work with classy grid, multi-grid,
and masonry styles and add the slick alter hover effect.