Translational Science Day brings together research teams, community members, and research support providers from across the University to connect, learn, and get what they need to develop exciting translational science and research projects. Sponsored by UR CTSI, the event will highlight community-based participatory research (CBPR) as a key approach to fostering meaningful collaborations, workshops on overcoming research barriers, a research support fair, Translational Science Shark Tank, presentations, and more. Community members interested in research, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend.

Schedule

Opening Remarks, "Translational Science Barriers to Community-Based Participatory Research" Presentations and Panel - 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Helen Wood Hall / School of Nursing Auditorium, 1W-304)

Research Support Fair (Saunders Research Building atrium) New Time: 10:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Workshop Block #1 - 10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. 

• Translational Biomedical Science (TBS) 3-Minute Thesis Competition (Helen Wood Hall Auditorium, 1W-304)

• Shark Tank Ideation and Pitch Planning (Helen Wood Hall, 1W-501). All are welcome to participate!

• Rochester Early-Stage Investigator Network (RESIN) Mock Study Session (ROOM UPDATE: Saunders Research Building, 3432)

• Herding Cats: Practical Strategies for Leading Change (ROOM UPDATE: Saunders Research Building, 4414)

• Turning Toward Conflict: Using Restorative Practices to Strengthen Relationship-Centered Communication in Research Teams (Saunders Research Building, 1404). This workshop runs from 10:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Friends of Strong Food Truck Fundraiser (Golisano Children's Hospital Lower Loop) - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Featuring: Eat Greek, Effortlessly Healthy, and Macarollin

Workshop Block #2 - 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.

• Ethical and Practical Considerations for the Use of AI in CTR (Helen Wood Hall, 1W-501)

• How to Get Started with Clinical Trials Research (Saunders Research Building, 4414 A/B)

• Social Media for Science Professionals: How to Begin (Saunders Research Building, 1404). This workshop runs from 12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

• TriNetX 101: Training and Demonstrations (Saunders Research Building 3432)

Grant Award Celebration - 11:50 a.m.

Afternoon Presentations (Helen Wood Hall Auditorium, 1W-304) - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Shark Tank Competition Pitches - 1:30 p.m.

• CTSI Translational Scholars - Research Presentations - 2:15 p.m.

• Office of Research Integrity, Stewardship, & Ethics Presentation by Sonya Maria Hadrigan, APRN, MLS, CIP - 2:30 p.m

• Keynote Address: Chad Heatwole - Holloway Lectureship Awardee - 2:35 p.m.

• Shark Tank Awards and Closing Remarks - 3:00 p.m.

UR CTSI is proud to partner with Friends of Strong to raise money at Translational Science Day 2025.

Every day. Every year. Every purchase you make at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop, Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters, and other Friends of Strong fundraising events helps support patient- and family-centered care initiatives at Strong. Since 1975, Friends of Strong has given more than $21 million to departments and programs throughout UR Medicine's Strong Memorial Hospital.