Health Sciences Research Day 2026

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The Carver College of Medicine Office of Research will celebrate and showcase the breadth of research taking place on campus at the 2026 Health Sciences Research Day. This event features keynote speaker David Clapham, MD, PhD, a poster session, and a reception. Come see what your friends and colleagues are discovering!

We encourage all researchers, faculty, staff, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students to participate in the poster session.
Abstracts must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, October 23, 2025.

Details:

Abstract: Submit on one page, NIH format, here
Poster: 4 X 6 foot maximum dimensions
Abstracts from all disciplines are welcome!

Please Note: Individuals submitting an abstract must be able to attend and present their poster.

Submit Your Poster Abstract Here!

Schedule of Events:

  • David E. Clapham, MD, PhD
    12:00pm - Prem Sahai Auditorium (MERF 1110)

  • Poster Session
    12:00-4:00pm - MERF Atrium
    Odd Assignment numbers: 1-2pm
    Even Assignment numbers: 2-3pm

  • Reception
    3:00pm - MERF
    Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres

Featuring Keynote Speaker
David Clapham, MD, PhD

Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience, Harvard Medical School
Former Aldo R. Castaneda Professor of Cardiovascular Research, Boston Children's Hospital
Former CSO of HHMI and HHMI Invetigator

"Organelles and Ion Channels"

12:00pm | Prem Shai Auditorium | MERF1110

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Thursday, November 5, 2026 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
Atrium
375 Newton Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Amber Jackson in advance at 3193350209 or amber-e-jackson@uiowa.edu.