SHRF Substance Use & Addictions
Research Expo
Explore advancements and cutting edge research for best practices in the area of substance use and addictions and connect with key stakeholders dedicated to transforming care in Saskatchewan.
Event Details
Wednesday
October 22nd
2025
1 PM to 4 PM
Innovation Saskatchewan R+T Park - Regina
The Terrace Rotunda
Regina, SK
Agenda
12:30 pm Arrival and Light Refreshments
1:00 pm Opening Remarks
1:10 pm Project Presentations
1:50 pm Closing Remarks
1:55 pm Trade Show and Networking
4:00 pm Departure
About the Substance Use & Addictions Research Expo
Over the past four years, SHRF and our partners have invested over $2M through the Solutions Program to fund 19 projects developing and implementing innovative and practical solutions to addressing the health concerns surrounding substance use and addictions.
Addictions was the focus area of the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Solutions Program competitions, but additional projects overlapping with the Child & Youth Health and Rural & Remote Health focus areas have also been funded over the years.
The SHRF Substance Use & Addictions Research Expo is more than just a showcase—it's an opportunity for collaboration and connection. The event will bring together stakeholders across the implementation spectrum, from researchers and frontline workers to policymakers and industry leaders.
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Join us in celebrating and learning about the progress the Solutions funded teams have made and connect with the wider community.
The Presentations
Enhancing Impact of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Alcohol Misuse: A Patient-Oriented Research Approach
Led by Heather Hadjistavropoulos
University of Regina
Healing Together, Breaking Stigma, and Building Nations’ Strength: Indigenous Empowerment Groups
Led by Cari McIlduff
University of Saskatchewan
Geospatial, Community-Based HIV/STBBI Prevention and Harm Reduction: Two Implementation Studies
Led by Andrew Eaton
University of Regina, AIDS Program South Saskatchewan
Community as Cure: A Multi-Disciplinary Endocarditis Clinical (MENDO) Pathway
Led by Benjamin Leis
University of Saskatchewan
The Venue
Getting There
10 Research Drive, Regina, SK S4S 7J7
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Parking will be available. Download the map to view the location where parking is free.
Thank You for Joining Us
Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 22 to be part of the conversation shaping the future of substance use and addictions care in Saskatchewan. Your participation helped connect researchers, healthcare professionals, policy makers, and community leaders working toward real-world solutions that improve health and care across the province.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
