Policy Advisory Research Training Committee

Introduction to the PART Committee

The Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) Policy Advisory Research Training (PART) Committee is a trainee-led organization of individuals who work or study in the field of children-focused neurodevelopmental disabilities in Canada.

In collaboration with KBHN, the PART Committee contributes to:

Supporting transformative research,
Providing training opportunities,
Empowering communities, and
Translating research findings into early diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic strategies.

The KBHN PART Committee provides direct support to internal and external trainees by organizing engaging and relevant training and education activities, including a monthly webinar series.

Joining the PART Committee

All members of the KBHN National Training Program may apply to join the PART Committee. If you’re interested in applying, here is a brief introduction to what you can expect as a team member.

PART Committee Responsibilities

As a PART Committee member, you will have three core duties and responsibilities:

Working closely with the Training Manager to develop and implement the Network’s integrated training plan
Serving as a review panelist or authorizing a subcommittee review panel for trainee competitions in Network trainee-related activities
Forging appropriate partnerships that will equip Network trainees with unique skills and multidisciplinary translational health research expertise

COME JOIN US!

Sign up to be part of KBHN’s growing and interdisciplinary community that helps children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families live their best lives.

We will contact you to discuss the opportunities you’re interested in, and you’ll have the option to sign up for our newsletter.

Join Now!

I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the KBHN trainee community, and to connect with incredibly innovative and thoughtful scientists, staff, and fellow trainees. I joined the PART Committee and have since been linked to numerous opportunities and activities offered through the National Training Program that have supported my development as a future researcher, including KBHN conferences, co-leading the PART Committee Webinar series, recognition through awards, participating in implementation science training, and serving as a co-instructor for the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course.”

~ Dr. Vanessa Tomas, Postdoctoral Fellow (CanChild at McMaster University, University of Manitoba, Canadian Institutes of Health Research)

Benefits of Joining the PART Committee

You will gain hands-on leadership experience by:

Running training programs and activities,
Assisting the new generation of trainees in developing their skill sets, and
Forging connections with diverse stakeholders, researchers, and community members.

You can use this opportunity to not only create impact, but explore your interests, sharpen your own skills, and build a strong professional network.

Membership Timeline

Once accepted, you will have PART Committee membership status for 12 months, beginning on March 1 each year. This membership is renewable for as long as you are interested in staying with us. We look forward to having you with us!

PART Subcommittees

As a PART Committee member, you will have the opportunity to join subcommittees aligned with your areas of interest.

Conference Subcommittee

This team plans and coordinates conference activities for KBHN trainees. Learn more about KBHN Training Days.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

This team seeks to improve trainee knowledge of principles of equity, diversity and inclusion through a variety of training activities. By implementing a collaborative learning model, we organize interactive training activities pertaining to research, academic and professional development through an EDI lens.

Infographics Subcommittee

This team designs accessible and informative visuals for the KBHN trainee network.

Webinar Subcommittee

This team runs free Zoom workshops that feature a variety of knowledgeable and engaging presenters who discuss pivotal topics in neurodevelopment and trainee professional development. Speakers include family members, youth with lived experience, researchers, and professional educators. Learn more about PART Webinars.