Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
The Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF) offers an exceptional platform for emerging researchers across health sciences, graduate programs, internships, and residency programs throughout the Midwest to showcase their work in biomedical sciences.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mike & Josie Harper Center
Creighton University, 602 N 20th Street, Omaha, NE
Participants can present their research in either an oral or poster format. The Forum is a valuable opportunity for students to have their original research reviewed, evaluated, and recognized by peers and established scientists. Every abstract submitted undergoes a peer review process similar to that used in major scientific journals. Financial awards are granted in several categories for outstanding presentations.
Since its inception, the MSBRF has evolved into a significant gathering for young scientists. The most recent forum, held in March 2024, attracted over 180 students from Midwestern medical schools, marking another successful event.
Co-sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University since 1987, MSBRF continues to foster scientific collaboration and innovation among young researchers.
Keynote Presenter
Eric James Benner, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the Duke University School of Medicine.
Joining the Forum
1. EligibilityTo be eligible to participate in the Forum, you must currently be one of the following:
You will also need to submit a faculty sponsor/advisor approval form indicating that your abstract has been critically reviewed based on scientific merit and may be presented at the Forum.
Only one author, the presenting author, is permitted to submit the abstract for either an oral or poster presentation. Dual presenters are not allowed, and co-authors should refrain from submitting duplicate abstracts. No case reports are allowed to be submitted as abstracts. |
2. Register OnlineThe registration fee to join the Forum is $75. This fee includes continental breakfast and lunch for the presenter. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to submit the following:
UNMC Students: We cannot accept payment using grant cost centers (those starting with 34, 35, or 36).
The deadline to register for the Forum is Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. |
3. Submit your abstract and faculty approval formThe link to submit your abstract and faculty approval form is in your registration confirmation email. You must strictly comply with the abstract submission guidelines or your abstract will be rejected. If you do not follow the guidelines, you will not be eligible to participate. The deadline to submit your abstract and faculty approval form is Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. No abstract will be accepted after the deadline. |
Cancel/Refund Policy
The registration fee for an abstract that is not accepted will be refunded in the same form that the registration payment was received.
No other refunds will be processed.
If for any reason, you will not be able to present at the Forum, you must provide written notification, with the consent of your advisor, no later than Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Faculty Advisors
Director, Research Compliance Office; Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Creighton University Medical Center
Assistant Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Planning Committee
The MSBRF Planning Committee is composed of students, faculty, and staff of UNMC and Creighton University.
MSBRF Student Committee
Amanda Christensen (UNMC)
Emma Curran (Creighton)
Sarah Uhm (UNMC)
Aron Lee (Creighton)
Faculty Advisors
Joe Knezetic, PhD (Creighton)
Charles Kuszynski, PhD (UNMC)
Administrative Contacts
Colin Dworak (Creighton)
Cece Abbey, MS (UNMC)
Questions?
Educational Projects Coordinator, UNMC Center for Continuing Education
