CELEBRATION OF RESEARCH PIONEERING SCHOLARSHIP ACROSS THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Join us for the 14th Annual UF College of Medicine Celebration of Research
February 12-13, 2024
This annual event is truly a wonderful opportunity for great things to happen at UF. The culture of the College of Medicine is built upon the philosophy of sharing of knowledge and our discoveries, establishing new, and celebrating pre-existing collaborations, and most importantly, inspiring all our learners to become successful lifetime researchers.

Monday, February 12, 2024 | 9:00 – 10:00AM
Mentoring Excellence Roundtable
Join us for a roundtable discussion focused on building a culture of excellence in research mentoring, focusing on the postdoc and/or junior faculty categories.
Monday, February 12, 2024 | 4:00 – 7:00pm
Poster Session & Reception
Our annual research poster session is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the strength of our research mission and programs, to appreciate the scope, quality and distinction of the science, and to launch new partnerships through vibrant, robust conversations. Let us celebrate the future as we join together in advancing discovery through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive excellence in research!

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Keynote Address
Justin Dimick, MD, MPH, Frederick A. Coller Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, Professor of Health Management & Policy, University of Michigan will deliver the keynote address for this year's Celebration of Research. Sponsored by the Joseph & Leila Applebaum Visiting Professorship and the University of Florida College of Medicine

Event HIGHLIGHTs
Competition
Call for Art!
The College of Medicine Office of Research is excited to showcase works of art during the 2024 Celebration of Research. Our theme is Art Enhanced: The Intersection of Human Creativity and AI, where art, technology, and medicine converge to explore the profound interplay between human creativity and artificial intelligence.
community engagement
Alachua County Public Schools
Reception for regional science fair winners
Expo
Information Booths
We will have space in the lobby of the Exactech Arena for UF support organizations to display information about available resources for College of Medicine researchers.
New This Year
Abstract Submission
We are excited to announce that for this year’s poster session, we have made the registration and abstract submission process more convenient than ever. You will be able to visit our Fourwaves site where you can effortlessly register for the event and submit your abstract with just a few clicks. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your research and engage with a vibrant community of scholars. We can’t wait to see you there.
CoM Research Day through the yearS
2023
Pioneering Scholarship Across the College
The two day event featured a variety of sessions where attendees learn more about the research of their peers and explore how the college is incorporating AI and other technology into its training.
2022
Research Day Returns
UF College of Medicine’s first in-person Research Day in two years featured poster presentations from about 500 COM students, residents, fellows, faculty and their collaborators.
2019
Highlighting Student Research
UF College of Medicine Research Poster Session fosters inspiration, conversation across scientific disciplines
2018
A Forum For All
Celebration of Research 2018 joined students, faculty and staff in an exchange of ideas
presenter resources
Poster Printing
The Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine offers poster printing and delivery of your printed poster to the O’Connell Center.
UF Logo Usage
Useful resources for utilizing the UF logo on your posters
UFHealth Branding Guidelines
Useful resources for utilizing the UFHealth logo on your posters