Research Symposium
Each year the school hosts a symposium where fourth-year students present the research projects they have been working on since year one. This day-long event includes oral presentations by students who earned Letters of Distinction for Research as well as posters presentations by all students in the class.
Stories about past Research Symposium events
2021
- 2021: Medical students and alumni recognize Anita Kablinger with 2021 Research Mentor of the Year Award
- 2021: Miranda Creasey’s research uncovers bacterial strain that has positive effect on brain development
- 2021: Aaditya Chandrasekar's research finds ultrasound promising in helping diagnose cellulitis versus other similar conditions
- 2021: Michael Shlossman’s research offers insight into neural changes caused by parasitic infection
- 2021: Grace Lee research project advances knowledge of probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and lactation
- 2021: Anna Shvygina’s research shows promise for device to measure blood flow for sickle cell patients
- 2021 Research Symposium
2020
- 2020: Anisha Chada seeks clues behind preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition
- 2020: Mercedes Robinson’s research suggests gender differences among depressed individuals in learning task behaviors
- 2020: Christopher Liao’s research has potential implications for Alzheimer’s disease
- 2020: Video: Research Mentor of the Year Award 2020 goes to Dr. Devasmita Dev
- 2020 Research Symposium
2019
- 2019: VTC School of Medicine names Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's Stephanie DeLuca as 2019 Outstanding Research Mentor
- 2019: Medical student's research identifies predictor of severe sepsis mortality
- 2019: Medical student's Fralin Biomedical research contributes to visual system understanding
- 2019: Video: Medical school student's research looks at ACL recovery for injured athletes
- 2019 Research Symposium
2018
- 2018: Carmouche and Sheng receive 2018 VTCSOM Outstanding Research Mentor Awards
- 2018: Medical student's research informs understanding of cellular communication during viral heart infections
- 2018: Medical student investigates the effectiveness of drug used for treatment of migraines
- 2018: Medical student’s research shows promise as method to help quit smoking
- 2018 Research Symposium
2017 and prior
- 2017: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student’s research could potentially change treatment protocol for people with pulmonary diseases
- 2017: Study of lawn mower trauma leads Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student to uncover opportunities for injury prevention
- 2016: Medical students to present findings from four years of research at annual symposium
- 2015: Medical student research featured at second annual symposium
- 2014: First annual Research Day highlights new scientist physicians