Annual College of Medicine Trainee Research Day

26th Annual Trainee Research Day — March 11, 2027

Research Day is an annual event held each spring that features posters from hundreds of trainees, a trainee speaker series, and a keynote address by a world-renowned researcher in biomedical science. Faculty members judge poster presentations, and travel awards are given to the highest-scoring trainees. This group includes trainees at all levels of programming, including graduate, undergraduate, medical and MD/PhD students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, researchers and clinical residents and fellows.

Research Day also presents an opportunity for colleagues and visitors to learn about the cutting-edge research occurring at Ohio State. Faculty judges review poster presentations and make the final selections for the awards. The day also features at least one scheduled presentation by a leader in biomedical sciences or related fields, who will speak about their work and the latest developments in that research area, as well as presentations by selected Ohio State College of Medicine trainees. Research Day concludes with a late-afternoon reception, followed by an awards presentation for outstanding research projects. 

Keynote Speaker

This year's keynote address will be given by Dr. Stephania Cormier, PhD. Dr. Cormier is a Wiener Chair Professor of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University and a leading researcher in respiratory immunology and toxicology. Her work examines how early-life exposure to environmental factors, including air pollution, allergens, and respiratory viruses, can alter lung development and immune responses, increasing susceptibility to respiratory diseases later in life.

More information to be announced soon.