Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum

Welcome to MSBRF

Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum

Since 1987, the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF) has provided a premier platform for emerging researchers across the health sciences. Co-sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University, the forum brings together students in graduate programs, internships, and residency programs from across the Midwest to present their original biomedical research.

Showcase Your Research

Participants can share their work through oral or poster presentations. All submissions undergo a peer review process modeled after major scientific journals, ensuring high standards of academic quality.

Get Recognized

Top presentations receive financial awards in multiple categories. The forum offers students the chance to have their work evaluated and recognized by both peers and established scientists.

A Growing Community

MSBRF continues to expand its reach and impact. The March 2025 forum welcomed approximately 180 students from health science programs across the Midwest, highlighting the event’s ongoing relevance and success.

Joining the Forum

1. Eligibility

To participate in MSBRF, you must currently be one of the following:

• A medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, or other health professional student

• A graduate student enrolled in a medical institution

• An MD/PhD student

• An intern or resident

You must also submit a faculty sponsor/advisor approval form confirming that your abstract has been critically reviewed for scientific merit and is suitable for presentation.

2. Submission Guidelines

• Only the presenting author may submit the abstract for either an oral or poster presentation.

• Dual presenters are not allowed.

• Duplicate abstract submissions by co-authors are prohibited.

• Case reports are not accepted.

Fostering Innovation & Collaboration

At its core, MSBRF is about more than presentations—it's about building connections, sharing ideas, and advancing the future of biomedical research.