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30th Annual Rowan-Virtua SOM Research Week

Wednesday, May 6th and Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Rowan-Virtua SOM Research Week highlights the groundbreaking research at Rowan-Virtua SOM and the collaborations with our academic, clinical and corporate partners. For more than 20 years, we have celebrated the efforts of faculty, staff, interns, residents, fellows and students as they work toward improving patient care through research.

Rowan-Virtua SOM is pleased to announce that the 30^th Annual Stratford Campus Research Week will be held on May 6 and May 7, 2026 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Academic Center, located on the Stratford Campus.

Poster Registration - The deadline for poster submissions is Wednesday, April 22. All Rowan-affiliated registrants: please select "Log in with your Rowan University account." All others will need to create a new account.
- Be sure to click on "Submit" once you have completed the registration and uploaded your poster information.
Attendee Registration - If you are attending Research Week and not displaying a poster, the deadline for submitting the form for attendance only is May 1, 2026.

Keynote speakers

May 6th: Nicholas G. Evans, PhD - "Beyond Human Performance: Ethical and Regulatory Challenges to Cognitive Enhancement"

May 7th: Leslie Hausmann, PhD - "Advancing Health Equity in a Learning Healthcare System"

Live lectures via Zoom

Available on May 6 and May 7

Poster display

Participants can display their work in multiple ways:

In-person
- Poster price list
- How to request a poster for print
E-Poster
- Poster template (PDF)
10-15 minute presentation (pre-recorded Youtube video playable on Rowan Digital Works)
- Instructions for creating a pre-recorded video
- Poster template (PPT)
All posters must provide an abstract. This will allow for increased opportunities for collaboration among Rowan campuses.
All Rowan-Virtua SOM students should include "OMS" after their name on both physical and E-posters.

Check out Research Week E-Posters from previous years!

For help preparing posters for Research Week, please visit The Hope Brings Strength Library online resource. This site offers practical tools and guidance on poster design, graphics, copyright bascis, image use, and includes short instructional videos. Students can also connect with librarians for additional support.