Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program
Join us on campus November 13 and 14, 2026!
Event Details
Whether you’re presenting your work or exploring new ideas, the Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences annual Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program offer opportunities to connect, collaborate and get inspired.
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Audience
The Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program are open to DMU students, faculty and staff; undergraduate college students; high school students; and the regional medical and scientific community.
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Dates
*Abstract Submission Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Research Symposium: Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Young Scientist Program: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 -
Location
8025 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266
Edge of Advancement, First Floor
Event Schedule
Friday, Nov. 13:
Research Symposium
| Time | |
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| 8:30 a.m. | Poster Session 1 |
| 9:45 a.m. | Welcome / Opening Remarks |
| 10 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 11 a.m. | Panel Discussion |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | DMU Student Presentations |
| 2 p.m. | Poster Session 2 |
| 3 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 p.m. | Poster Session 3 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Poster Session 4 |
| 5:45 p.m. | Awards |
Saturday, Nov. 14:
Young Scientist Program
| Time | |
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| 8 a.m. | Sign-In / Interactive Exhibits |
| 9 a.m. | Poster Session 1 |
| 10 a.m. | Welcome / Opening Remarks |
| 10:05 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker: Beth Townsend Executive Director, Iowa Workforce Development |
| 11 a.m. | Poster Session 2 |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:15 p.m. | Katie Miller Young Adult Cancer Conference Panel Discussion |
| 1:30 p.m. | Poster Session 3 |
| 2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30 p.m. | Awards |
Other Research Events
Student Research Colloquium
Each spring, DMU students present their scholarly and creative work through oral and poster presentations.
This event showcases student research across disciplines and provides an opportunity to engage with presenters, ask questions and support our students’ academic achievements.
Contact the Office of Research
The Office of Research sponsors and organizes a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year.
Contact us at Research@dmu.edu to get involved in or learn more about research at DMU.