Research Symposium | April 8-10, 2026

The annual KCU Research Symposium is one of the University’s premier collaborative academic events, bringing together each college to showcase KCU’s innovative research and scientific discoveries. The symposium also hosts distinguished physicians and scientists both from within and outside the KCU community.

Registration and Abstract Submission

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for all KCU students, faculty, residents, fellows, staff and external participants from academic, research and clinical institutions. You may register to attend without submitting an abstract.

For additional details regarding the event schedule, abstract guidelines, poster formatting instructions and awards information, please reference the 2026 Research Symposium Guide here.

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Schedule

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026

12 - 1 PM | WELCOME AND OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER | AC 100 & J – Lecture Hall

1:15 - 3:45 PM | KCU STUDENT VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON PODIUM PRESENTATIONS | AC 100 & J – South Classroom

4 - 6 PM | POSTER SESSION #1 | AC Lobby & Joplin Campus Hallways

DAY 2: THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026

9 AM - 12 PM | KCU SUMMER STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PRESENTATIONS | AC 100 & J – Learning Studio

12 - 1 PM | STUDENT RESEARCH PANEL | AC E&F & J – Learning Studio

1:15 - 3:45 PM | KCU STUDENT VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON PODIUM PRESENTATIONS | AC 100 & J – Learning Studio

4 - 6 PM | POSTER SESSION #2 | AC Lobby & Joplin Campus Hallways

DAY 3: FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026

7 AM - 1 PM | GME/KCU RESIDENTS PRESENTATIONS | AC 100

1 - 2 PM | AWARDS | AC 100 & CDM 154

2 - 3 PM | CLOSING AND SPEAKER | AC 100 & CDM 154