CTSC Research Discovery Day

A Celebration of Collaboration and Career Exploration in Clinical and Translational Research

Date: March 21, 2025

Time: 8:30AM - 2:00PM

Location: Tinkham Veale University Center, Case Western Reserve University (all Ballrooms)

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio invites you on a journey to explore translational research projects, career paths in clinical research, and to learn more about the variety of services offered within the CTSC.

CTSC Research Discovery Day aims to:

1. Celebrate successful collaborative research from the CTSC and its partner institutions (Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), University Hospitals, University of Toledo and the VA Northeast Ohio Health System (VANEOHS))

2. Showcase the variety of services and opportunities available from the CTSC

3. Provide local high school and undergraduate students an opportunity to explore career paths in clinical research

Many aspects of clinical and translational research will be highlighted in this day-long symposium. Poster sessions will showcase a variety of CTSC-supported research among its partner institutions. Selected abstracts will be presented as short oral presentations.

A keynote speaker and panels to showcase the vast number of careers in clinical research (i.e. finance specialists, project managers, investigators) will also take place, so students can learn about daily responsibilities and their paths to these careers. There will be opportunities for CTSC resources and services among all CTSC partners to have informational tables at the event, with staff/faculty available to promote their services, discuss careers, and answer questions from attendees. 

Poster Presentation Guidelines

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio invites you on a journey to explore translational research projects, career paths in clinical research, and to learn more about the variety of services offered within the CTSC.

A scientific poster session showcasing successful CTSC-connected research is part of the Discovery Day journey.

Important Details

• Please read the full directions for poster preparation for Research Discovery Day. 
  • This document details: mandatory sections, a poster template, 3x3-minute thesis overview, poster sizing, and printing instructions. 
  • Download the Poster Template 
• View a copy of the poster judging rubric
• CTSC Research Discovery Day will be IN PERSON ONLY. If selected, all scientific posters must be presented in person at Tinkham Veale University Center, Case Western Reserve University on Friday, March 21, 2025.
• We encourage the Multiple Principal Investigator (MPI) model for these submissions, but it is not mandatory.
• The PI(s) should include a faculty member from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth Medical Center, University Hospitals, University of Toledo, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) or the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System.

Poster Awards

Posters will be judged and the top 3 posters will receive awards. You must submit a poster to be considered for a CTSC Research Discovery Day 2025 Award. 

Poster Prizes

Posters are eligible for prizes and will be published on the CTSC Research Discovery Day 2025 website. 

• Poster prizes for First Place ($400), Second Place ($300), and Third Place ($200)
• All poster presenters will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 prize

Please note: If accepted for a poster submission, you (or a member of your research team) must attend in person at the CTSC Research Discovery Day March 21, 2025, at Tinkham Veale University Center at CWRU. 

Research Discovery Day Agenda