Real-world Data Research Day (R2D2)
The second annual Oncology Outcomes in Real World Evidence Day
đź“… Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
đź“Ť Venue: Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
About this Event
Real-world Data Research Day (R2D2) brings together researchers, clinicians, analysts, and health system leaders to explore the evolving role of real-world evidence in oncology.
This annual event highlights innovative research, collaborative initiatives, and emerging methodologies that are shaping cancer outcomes.
Register Here
Registration fees are not refundable.
This registration form is for university or hospital affiliated participants ONLY.
For more information for industry partners, or information on sponsoring the event, please contact: christie.farrer@ucalgary.ca
There will be an informal networking reception immediately following the event, do you plan to attend?
Trainee Abstracts
📢 Call for Abstracts
Trainees are invited to submit a 250-word abstract on any topic associated with real-world evidence.
The top three abstracts will be invited to give an oral presentation and will be awarded a cash prize.
Please send abstracts to christie.farrer@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: September 15, 2026
2026 RWE O2 DAY DRAFT AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026
Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks Dr. Winson Cheung |
Theme 1: Reality, Rebooted Moderator: Ms. Tara Cowling | |
| 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | HTA-compliant agentic AI systems for HEOR and drug reimbursement Dr. Ghayath Janoudi, Loon Bio |
| 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | From Pixels to Real Patients: AI in Imaging Dr. Matthew Warkentin, UCalgary |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Coffee Break |
Theme 2: Data Streams from Living Systems Moderator: Dr. Safiya Karim | |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Always On - Wearables, Sensors, and the Body as a Data Platform Dr. Gillian Gresham, Cedars-Sinai |
| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Giving Meaning to Real-World Data: Capturing Lived Experiences Dr. Colleen Cuthbert, UCalgary |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Catered Lunch |
Theme 3: Methods Built for Messiness Moderator: Dr. Laurence Lee | |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Causal Thinking in Real-World Data Dr. Kelvin Chan, Sunnybrook Research Institute |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Synthetic Data: Reality's Doppelgänger Dr. Alind Gupta, Inka Health |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Coffee Break |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Panel: Closing the Loop Moderator: Dr. Lisa Barbera |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Emerging Voices in Real-World Data: Trainee Presentations Moderator: Dr. Winson Cheung |
| 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Closing & Key Takeaways Dr. Winson Cheung |
| 4:15 PM Onwards | Conference Reception |