Overview
The 44th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day will be held on April 2, 2026, at the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus in downtown Kalamazoo. This is an opportunity to highlight the breadth of research and scholarly activity accomplished by our scientific community.
The theme for Research Day 2026 is:
“Translating Discovery into Practice: From Lab to Clinic, From Classroom to Implementation"
The program this year is focused on projects that will feature discussions on several topics that include, but are not limited to, basic and translational science, clinical research, public health, medical ethics and law, social and behavioral sciences, scholarly activities, and education-related research.
The event will consist of a series of oral presentations, poster sessions, and a keynote address. All faculty, residents, post-doctoral fellows, students and staff are encouraged to attend and participate.
- Abstract submissions open on December 1, 2025, at Noon (EST)
- The submission deadline is February 9, 2026, at Noon. (EST)
- Authors will be notified on February 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (EST)
Abstracts are recommended to be written in a structured format with subheadings. For more information, please refer to the standard abstract templates below.
Research Day Resources
All potential Research Day participants also have access to additional resources for creating scientific abstracts via the WMed Library. Please contact the Office of Research at researchday@wmed.edu with any questions.