The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) is proud to participate in CIMVHR Forum 2025, where our funded researchers will share powerful stories and groundbreaking research on chronic pain and Veterans’ health. Through film, qualitative and quantitative studies, and collaborative projects, our presenters will explore how chronic pain intersects with mental health, transition, and resilience.
Each year, the CIMVHR Forum brings together thought leaders from across sectors to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and showcase innovations in research that improve the lives of military personnel, Veterans, and their families.
📅 CIMVHR Forum 2025will take place October 20–22 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Schedule of Funded Project Presentations
Day 1 – October 20, 2025
Concurrent Session 2
2C | 4:50–5:10 PM — Jenny Liu: Stories that INSPIRE A film premiere showcasing Veteran experiences of transition, isolation, and resilience.
Day 2 – October 21, 2025
Concurrent Session 3
3B | 11:30–11:50 AM — Abhi and Hélène: Health and Well-being of Women Veterans
Day 3 – October 22, 2025
Concurrent Session 6
6B | 2:30–2:50 PM — Erin Collins: The intersection of chronic pain and transition experiences in shaping Veterans’ post-service needs: A mixed methods study.
6B | 3:10–3:30 PM — Ronessa Dass: Optimizing effectiveness and engagement in self-education for Veterans managing chronic pain: A qualitative descriptive study.
Poster Presentations
P175: Liz Ferland — À portée de clic : Essai randomisé contrôlé pragmatique d’un programme en ligne d’autogestion de la migraine pour les personnes vétéranes.
P181: Shannon Killip — Barriers, facilitators, needs and preferences to participating in physical activity and exercise among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans living with chronic pain: A qualitative study (Pending confirmation).
P185: Joy MacDermid — Mental health-related barriers and benefits to physical activity and exercise in Canadian military Veterans living with chronic pain.
P186: Joy MacDermid — The impact of exercise on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in adults experiencing operational stress injury: An integrative review.
P190: Abhimanyu Sud— Effect of complementary and integrative health interventions on posttraumatic stress disorder in Veterans and Veteran family members: A rapid systematic review and meta-analysis.
Join us at Booth [Number/Location] to connect with the CPCoE team and explore how evidence, collaboration, and innovation are transforming care for Veterans living with chronic pain.
