Renewed PhD Poster Sessions Foster Connection at CAPHRI Research Day 2026
The annual CAPHRI Research Day 2026 brought together the institute's academic community to celebrate the diversity of its research, with a special place in the spotlight for CAPHRI's PhD candidates. This year, a renewed, set-up was introduced, developed in close collaboration with the CAPHRI PhD Representatives and the Science Commission. Featuring a total of 49 presenters, the event provided a platform for connection, learning, and peer-to-peer feedback.
Highlighting the 2026 Poster Award winners
With this announcement, we are proud to put the two winners of this year’s poster awards in the spotlight. Their work stood out across two distinct categories:
The CAPHRI Poster Award
The CAPHRI Poster Award was selected by the Science Commission. The award went to Daniël Huijten (HISP) for his poster titled “Developing a Dutch adaptation of the Canadian CARD-system: improving procedural comfort during childhood vaccinations.”
Reflecting on the philosophy behind his winning work, Huijten noted: “The most meaningful insights arise from approaching research with scientific methodology and genuine openness to the people we aim to help.”
The CAPHRI Public Poster Award
The CAPHRI Public Poster Award was determined through a vote by all members of the CAPHRI community present. This prize was awarded to Rhiannon Reising (VHC) for her poster, “The cost of going green in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.”
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