This year's workshop dates are May 12-16, 2025. All spots have been taken. Registration is now CLOSED!
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The BCEMx Workshop is a 4.5-day course designed to educate clinicians and researchers in the latest body composition and energy metabolism techniques. You will receive hands-on training and opportunities to practice on various equipment.
The Workshop will take place in-person at our research unit located on campus at the University of Alberta. Click here for a virtual tour. It will be available once a year in the spring. To enhance the learning experience of each attendee, we accept only a maximum of (10) participants per Workshop.
To gain a basic understanding of the latest research in body composition and energy metabolism and its clinical relevance.
To gain hands-on experience in body composition and energy metabolism techniques.
Lectures on body composition, energy metabolism and application of techniques in clinical practice from Dr. Carla Prado, her team and/or Guest Speakers.
Supervised hands-on training on
Body composition techniques, such as BodPod™ Air Displacement Plethysmography, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), Computerized Tomography (CT) analysis, D3-Creatine Dilution, Deuterium Dilution, Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA), Styku™ 3D Optical Scan, Total Body Potassium Counter and Ultrasound (US), and
Energy metabolism techniques, such as Doubly-Labelled Water (DLW), Metabolic Cart, Q-NRG™, and Whole Body Calorimetry Unit (WBCU).
International (virtual and/or in-person) guest speaker(s) will be invited to present.
More hours to practice techniques (individually or in pairs) will be incorporated.
Daily lunch and snacks will be provided.
Computerized Tomography (CT), Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA), Ultrasound (US), Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), Doubly-Labelled Water (DLW), Whole Body Calorimetry Unit (WBCU).
Each attendee will be responsible for their travel and accommodations. Lunch, snacks and refreshments (e.g., coffee, tea, water) will be provided daily during the Workshop. Attendees will be responsible for all other meals (e.g., breakfast, dinner).
We reserve the right to make changes to the event program, schedule, venue, or speakers, if necessary. In the event of significant changes, we will notify participants as soon as possible and provide options to continue with their registration or request a refund.
For any questions related to the program, please contact Anne by email at caretero@ualberta.ca. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response.
We will not be responding to any questions related to immigration, travel and accommodations. Please direct all immigration-related questions to the Canadian immigration authorities.
Monday, May 12, 2025 to Friday, May 16, 2025
8602 112 Street, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, Edmonton AB T6G 2E1, Canada
Developing & In-Transition Countries Developed Countries
Working Professionals $1200 CAD $1500 CAD
Students $735 CAD $965 CAD
First-time visitors to the Prado Lab will receive priority registration.
The registration fee is intended to recover the costs of staffing expenses. Students and those from developing countries will receive discounted rates to account for inequities in purchasing power and additional costs related to travel.
Once your application has been approved, full payment is required within (5) business days of receiving the invoice. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your registration. Refer to our cancellation policy here.
Important:
Proof of registration as a student at an academic institution is required to receive discounted pricing. The address that you provide must also match your passport, as you will receive a formal invitation letter that you must present to Canadian Border Services upon landing to enter Canada.
See page 145-146 (Tables A-C) in the UN classification: https://www.un.org/en/development/desa/policy/wesp/wesp_current/2014wesp_country_classification.pdf
Each attendee will be responsible for their travel and accommodations. Lunch, snacks and refreshments (e.g., coffee, tea, water) will be provided daily during the Workshop. Attendees will be responsible for all other meals (e.g., breakfast, dinner).
All spots have been taken–registration is now CLOSED!
You can sign-up for the mailing list to receive notification of upcoming dates and updates.
This policy is subject to change. Please review periodically. For inquiries or cancellation requests, contact Anne at caretero@ualberta.ca.
Organizer: Dr. Carla Prado and her designate who is responsible for planning the BCEMx Workshop at the University of Alberta.
Participant: A person attending the BCEMx Workshop held by the Organizer at the University of Alberta.
In unforeseen circumstances requiring cancellation by the Organizer, Participants will be promptly notified and fully refunded within (10) business days of the cancellation request in the original payment form.
The Organizer may change the program, schedule, venue, or speakers. In case of major changes, Participants will be notified and given the option to continue or request a refund.
It is strongly encouraged that Participants choose flexible booking options whenever possible. Under no circumstance shall the Organizer be liable for any costs incurred related to travel, accommodations and any other individual expenses.
Participant Cancellation Terms:
More than 60 Days Prior: Full refund minus a $100 CAD cancellation fee.
30 to 60 Days Prior: 50% refund of registration fees.
Less than 30 Days: No refund available.
Substitutions: Participants seeking to arrange a Substitute may submit a request, along with the name and contact information of the proposed Substitute, in writing to the Organizer at least (15) business days before the event. The Organizer will review the request and notify the Participant and the Substitute of the decision within (2) business days of submission. Once accepted, the Substitute must complete the application form within (5) business days. Any differences in registration fees is the responsibility of the Substitute (e.g., the original Participant is a student and the Substitute is a clinician). It is the responsibility of the original Participant to ensure the Substitute is informed and prepared.
Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed within (10) business days of the cancellation request in the original payment form.
Definition: An emergency is defined as an unforeseen circumstance that is out of the Participant’s control, such as a serious illness, accident, or death in the immediate family.
Documented proof of the emergency, such as a doctor’s note, accident report, or other official documents, may be requested. Such documentation will be kept confidential as per the University of Alberta’s privacy procedures and policies. Documentation must be received within (5) business days upon request. The request may be denied if the documents prove unsatisfactory. The Organizer reserves the right to evaluate each emergency on a case-by-case basis and make decisions accordingly. The Organizer's decision in such matters will be final.
Cancellation Terms in Case of Participant Emergency:
30 or more days prior: Full refund or rescheduling, with satisfactory documentation if requested.
Less than 30 days prior: Rescheduling, with satisfactory documentation if requested.
Rescheduling Process: Upon receipt and verification of the necessary documents, the Participant may reschedule for a future event within the next (12) months. Rescheduling is limited to (1) instance. It is subject to the availability of future events and may incur additional fees if the registration fee for the new event is higher than the original. Participants should submit their rescheduling request and documentation (if requested) to Anne by email at caretero@ualberta.ca as soon as possible.
Force Majeure: For event cancellations due to unforeseen events, such as natural and political disasters, options include attending a rescheduled event or a full refund. No cancellation fee will apply.
You may need a visitor visa. Check here for your travel requirements and here for processing times to obtain a Canadian visitor visa.
If you previously held a Canadian visitor visa in the last (10) years, you may qualify for the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) permit for air travel only depending on your country of residence (e.g., Brazil). An ETA costs only $7 CAD, and most applicants receive their approval within minutes via email.
Once you have registered and paid in full, we will send you the signed Invitation Letter to present to the Canadian Border Services.
We do not provide any immigration-related advice as per the University of Alberta’s institutional policy. Contact Canadian immigration authorities directly to determine if other documentation is required.
Here is a list of hotels that are close to the location of the Workshop:
Campus Tower Suite11145 87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB,T6G 0Y1 Telephone: 1-800-709-1824https://www.campustower.com/ 97 m (1 min) walking distance from WorkshopNo complimentary breakfast, but dining options are available on the lobby level, such as Corner Hub, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Disclaimer: It is strongly encouraged that Participants choose flexible booking options whenever possible. Under no circumstance shall the Organizer be liable for any costs incurred related to travel, accommodations and any other individual expenses. We recommend that you wait to book your flights until at least (45) days prior to the start date in case of any unanticipated program changes.
We will not be providing any assistance related to travel and accommodations.
Each attendee will be responsible for their travel and accommodations. Lunch, snacks and refreshments (e.g., coffee, tea, water) will be provided daily during the Workshop. Attendees will be responsible for all other meals (e.g., breakfast, dinner).
Check your inbox regularly in the (4) weeks prior to the start date. You will receive documents to sign and detailed instructions (e.g., readings, software to install on your laptop) for your arrival.
For any questions related to the program, please contact Anne by email at caretero@ualberta.ca. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response.
We will not be responding to any questions related to immigration, travel and accommodations. Please direct all immigration-related questions to the Canadian immigration authorities.
