Join us on Monday, October 6, from 4 PM – 6 PM at the Farncombe Atrium for a poster building workshop, designed to support trainees in developing strong research communication skills through the creation of effective research posters. This event will guide trainees through the fundamentals of creating an effective academic poster, including how to define its purpose, tailor content to an audience, and apply design principles that enhance clarity and accessibility.
The workshop will highlight common mistakes and offer practical strategies to avoid them. Trainees will take part in an interactive activity, evaluating sample posters to gain insight into what makes a poster impactful and well designed.
Dinner will be served to registered attendees.
Presenters:
Dr. Gésine Alders, PhD
MIRA Research Coordinator II
Gésine Alders supports MIRA members and trainees by identifying and sharing funding opportunities and calls for papers, and maintains a repository of open access databases in aging research. She organizes educational and career development opportunities for the MIRA Trainee Network, supports MIRA’s Aging Brain initiatives, and connects MIRA members with opportunities for community research at the MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc and PhD in Neuroscience.
Afnan Abdelbaki
MIRA WordPress Developer
Afnan has over five years of experience in digital marketing and communications, with hands-on expertise in visual design and its tools. She currently supports the communications team at the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA). Afnan has previously delivered training and workshops on graphic design and related topics, helping others communicate their ideas with clarity and impact.