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Health Sciences Research Day

The Carver College of Medicine Research Day will be Friday, April 26, 2024.

The event will include a poster session and mini-symposia. This event is open to the public.

Featuring Keynote Speaker James McClain, PhD, MPH.

Dr. James McClain, Ph.D., M.P.H., serves as Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the NIH All of Us Research Program. James was a member of the initial team charged with implementation of the now All of Us Research Program since 2015. James oversees the design and development of a portfolio of technologies to enroll and retain a diverse cohort, enable ancillary studies, and drive research data access and opportunities. Prior to joining All of Us, James worked in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences in the National Cancer Institute since 2007 with an award portfolio and research focus on remote monitoring and assessment methods for research and clinical care management.


Abstract Submission Form and Details:  Abstract submissions are closed.

Poster: 4 X 6 foot maximum dimensions; the Design Center may be available to help with printing needs.


Quick Schedule of Events:
9:00 - 11:45am - Participants will hang posters before 12:00pm (MERF Atrium) 
12:00 - 1:00pm - Keynote by James McClain, PhD, MPH (MERF 1110A)
12:00 - 5:00pm - Posters on Display (MERF Atrium), Core Services & ICTS (MERF/PBDB Skywalk)
1:45 - 2:45pm - Mini Symposia Session 1
     - Clinical Research and Informatics 1 (MERF 2117)
     - Molecular Investigations (MERF 2189)
3:00 - 4:00pm - Mini Symposia Session 2
     - Clinical Research and Informatics 2 (MERF 2117)
     - Neuroscience Highlights (MERF 2117)
4:00 - 5:00pm - Reception (MERF Atrium)


Poster Number Assignments 

Poster Number Assignments