About CSRS
The CSRS aims to recognize and highlight the work of researchers who engage in stress-related research in Canada.
Why should you attend the Canadian Stress Research Summit?
- The 2021 CSRS has an incredible lineup of speaker presentations, including two Keynote presentations by experts in the field of stress research: Drs Sonia Lupien and Matthew Hill.
- Although the CSRS will be held virtually, a special platform will be used to facilitate face-to-face one-on-one meetings during the conference.
- Opportunities to have a live Q&A with speakers after presentations
- Attending the CSRS will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Canadian scope of stress-related research.
- Attending the CSRS will help establish emerging Canadian scholars in the field of stress research.
- The CSRS aims to support networking and strengthen collaboration across Canada.
The Institute for Stress and Wellbeing Research is excited to welcome you to the inaugural Canadian Stress Research Summit, a two-day multidisciplinary conference that will highlight some of the most recent research being conducted in the field of stress.
The theme of this conference, Stress Across the Lifespan: From Risk to Management, will engage attendees in the field of stress research across disciplines including basic and clinical researchers. Individuals are encouraged to submit an abstract which addresses this theme, although all submissions are given equal consideration. For information on how to submit an abstract, please read the Submission Information.
The two-day conference will involve symposia, Flash-5 talks, poster presentations, and unique networking opportunities for leaders and students in the field.
The planning committee is thrilled to announce two incredible keynote speakers to help kickoff the first CSRS: Dr. Sonia Lupien from Université de Montréal and Dr. Matthew Hill from University of Calgary.
Join us on May 6th, 7th and May 8st 2021 virtually for this incredible opportunity to showcase your research and network with experts in the field of stress.
Dr. Alexandra J. Fiocco
Dr. Alexandra J. Fiocco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and director of the Stress and Healthy Aging Research Lab.
Dr. Fiocco’s research program examines predictors of healthy aging and brain health in late life and further explores evidence-informed lifestyle interventions that may improve brain health and wellbeing.
To learn more about Dr. Fiocco's research, visit:
The Stress and Healthy Aging Lab (opens in new window)
Email: afiocco@torontomu.ca
Follow on Twitter!@jazzfiocco (external link, opens in new window)
Danielle D'Amico
Danielle is a second year Psychological Science PhD student in the Stress and Healthy Aging Research Lab (opens in new window) at Ryerson University. Before joining Ryerson, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Ottawa.
Her research interests center around lifestyle behaviours and wellbeing in late life. Specifically, she is investigating how stress is involved in the relationship between diet and cognitive heath in older adulthood. She is also interested in knowledge translation and community outreach.
Email: danielle.damico@torontomu.ca
Follow on Twitter! @daniellendamico (external link, opens in new window)
Rachel Goren
Rachel is a Clinical Psychology MA student in the Biopsychosocial Development Lab at Ryerson University. Before joining Ryerson, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology at Western University and a Masters of Science in Health Policy at the University of Toronto.
Her research interests pertain to the reciprocal nature of maternal and infant stress on development. Rachel is currently investigating the impact of mother-infant stress system coordination, flexibility and attunement on maternal sensitivity.
Email: rgoren@torontomu.ca
Carson Pun
Carson is the Research Operations Administrator for the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University. He coordinates research activity in the Psychology Research Training Centre and Institute for Stress and Wellbeing Research.
Carson also provides technical and research support for the department and conducts training workshops of various equipment and programming languages for faculty and students.
Email: carson.pun@torontomu.ca
Jessica Burdo
Jessica is a second year Clinical Psychology PhD student in the IMPACT lab at Ryerson University. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology as well as her Master of Science degree in Psychiatry at McGill University. Her MSc research focused on the impact of nutrient levels on epigenetic mechanisms in individuals with Anorexia Nervosa. Jessica's current research interests include patient level factors that impact treatment outcomes in individuals with PTSD, treatment outcomes in individuals with concurrent PTSD and eating disorders, and mechanism of change in evidence-based treatments.
Email: jessica.burdo@torontomu.ca
Shruti Vyas
Shruti is a first year Psychological Science PhD student in the Brain and Early Experiences Lab (opens in new window) at Ryerson University. Her current research involves studying emotions and perception through multiple sensory modalities.
Shruti's research involves using video-based eye tracking and other neurophysiological methods such as electrodermal activity, electromyography, and electroencephalography, to study emotions in infants and older adults.
email: shruti.vyas@torontomu.ca
Follow on Twitter! @Shruti_Vyas03 (external link, opens in new window)
Sally Zheng
Sally is a second-year Clinical Psychology MA student in the Cognition and Psychopathology (CAP) Lab at Ryerson University. Before joining Ryerson, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Western University.
Her research interests pertain to the role of the self in the etiology, maintenance, and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. Currently, she investigating the relation of two self-related constructs, self-discrepancies and self-concept clarity, to chronic worry in the context of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for her Masters thesis.
Email: sally.zheng@torontomu.ca
Past Organizers
Brittany Jamieson
Brittany is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at Ryerson University. She obtained a Masters’ of Psychology at Ryerson University and a Bachelor of Arts and Science at the University of Guelph.
At Ryerson, she is a graduate member of the Biopsychosocial Development Lab (opens in new window) where she investigates how early experiences influence developmental trajectories, both typical and atypical. Brittany’s research focuses on the complex interactions between environment and biology that underlie developmental outcomes.
Email: bjamieson@torontomu.ca
