Burrell College of Health Sciences’ Office of Research & Sponsored Programs invites students, faculty, staff and guests to participate in the 2026 Medical Student Research Day events at our Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Melbourne, Florida, campuses.
Medical Student Research Day provides Burrell College students with an opportunity to showcase their scholarly work, share research findings with the College community and engage with faculty, peers and fellow researchers.
The 2026 events will feature keynote addresses, student poster and oral presentations, networking opportunities and award ceremonies recognizing outstanding student research.
Las Cruces Campus Event Details
Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Burrell College of Health Sciences
3501 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Keynote Address
The Las Cruces Medical Student Research Day keynote address will be presented by Karen Florio, DO, UMKC.
“From Maternal Mortality to HOPE: Building a Cardio Obstetrics Movement.”
The keynote presentation will take place from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in Room 158.
New Mexico Schedule
7:00 – 7:45 a.m. | Coffee and Pastries
Cub’s Den
7:45 – 8:00 a.m. | Welcome Remarks
Scott Cyrus, DO, Chair, Clinical Medicine
Thomas P. Eiting, PhD, Director of Student Research
Room 158
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Keynote Address
Karen Florio, DO, UMKC
“From Maternal Mortality to HOPE: Building a Cardio Obstetrics Movement.”
Room 158
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Poster Presentations
Student authors will present their research posters.
Foyer/Hallway/Rooms 152/153 and 155/156
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Oral Presentations
Student oral research presentations.
Room 158
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch
Lunch for all attendees.
Cub’s Den/Patio
12:45 – 1:00 p.m. | Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks
Room 158
Florida Campus Event Details
Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:55 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Burrell College of Health Sciences
3011 S. Babcock St., 2nd Floor
Melbourne, FL 32901
Keynote Address
The Florida Medical Student Research Day keynote address will be presented by Chris Bashur, PhD, Florida Institute of Technology.
“Promoting Endothelial Cell Function for Vascular Tissue Engineering.”
The keynote presentation will take place from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in Room 282.
Florida Schedule
7:55 – 8:00 a.m. | Welcome Remarks
Thomas P. Eiting, PhD, Director of Student Research
Room 282
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Keynote Address
Chris Bashur, PhD, Florida Institute of Technology
“Promoting Endothelial Cell Function for Vascular Tissue Engineering.”
Room 282
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Poster Presentations
Student authors will present their research posters.
Rooms 247, 248 and the 2nd Floor Hallway
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Oral Presentations
Student oral research presentations.
Room 282
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch
Lunch for all attendees.
2nd Floor Reception
12:45 – 1:00 p.m. | Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks
Room 282
Celebrating Student Research
Medical Student Research Day highlights the important role research plays in medical education and gives students the opportunity to communicate their work beyond the classroom. Through poster and oral presentations, students can share their findings, exchange ideas and contribute to Burrell College’s growing culture of research and scholarly activity.
Past Medical Student Research Days:
