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Department of Medicine Research Symposium

Thursday, October 30, 2025

The 5th Annual Department of Medicine Research Symposium provides an opportunity for faculty, fellows, residents, and students to showcase their research projects for colleagues and the community at large.

This celebration included an address from keynote speaker, Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc.(hon), Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology and Microbiology; Co-Director, Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development; and Dean, National School of Tropical Medicine Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Medical Center, Houston. 

Keynote speaker Dr. Matthias Kretzler is pictured at the symposium with Dr. Rujun Gong, Vice Chair of Research; Dr. Lance Dworkin; and Dr. Basil Akpunonu, Department Chair.

Schedule

More information coming soon.

Dr. Peter Hotez

Keynote Speaker

Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc.(hon)
Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology and Microbiology
Co-Director, Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development
Dean, National School of Tropical Medicine Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Medical Center, Houston

"Vaccines and Immunizations in a time of Global Boiling, Megacities, and Anti-science"

Two attendees look at a poster during the symposium.

Register & Submit Abstracts

There is no cost for this event. More information to be announced.

Learn more about poster submissions (due Aug. 29).

 

About the Symposium

Participation in the Research Symposium is open to all faculty, residents, and fellows in the Department of Medicine, as well as students with a Department of Medicine mentor or collaborator. Do not miss this opportunity to reconnect, share your work and spark new ideas. We look forward to seeing you at the symposium!

View previous symposiums and awardsLearn more about Research in the Department of Medicine

Last Updated: 8/18/25