The EFS Translational Science Forum features nationally recognized Vanderbilt researchers presenting their translational science, as well as a special guest speaker. A poster session will provide students and investigators in health research at Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC) and Meharry Medical College the opportunity to present their work and gain valuable feedback from colleagues and other forum attendees.
Eligibility:
- Any Vanderbilt or Meharry student, postdoc, faculty, or staff
- Must be registered for the Forum
- Must be available to present the poster in person on Wednesday, February 18. Exact times will be communicated once the schedule is set
Submission Guidelines:
- The abstract submission form must be completed no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026
- Accepted poster presenters will be notified by Friday, January 30, 2026.
Poster Printing:
- Multiple poster sizes will be accepted. Max height and width are 48″x48.”
- Presenters are responsible for printing and bringing their own posters.
Questions? Email rebecca.helton@vumc.org.
All are welcome at the EFS Translational Science Forum.
It is a great day for making connections, supporting trainees, and for all lab members to attend.
We hope you’ll join us!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD
Professor, Medicine
Director, Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center
University of Pennsylvania
AGENDA TBA
Ryan Darby, MD
Brent Ferrell, MD, PhD
William Nobis, MD, PhD
Kristin O’Grady, PhD
Dolly Padovani-Claudio, MD, PhD
Jessica Perkins, PhD
Christian Rosas-Salazar, MD, MPH
Julia Sheffield, PhD
Cosby Stone, Jr., MD, MPH
Eric Tkaczyk, MD, PhD
Email rebecca.helton@vumc.org.
