College of Medicine Research Forum

The annual Research Forum for the University of Illinois College of Medicine invites participants from all UI COM campuses to present posters and share their research findings, catalyzing collaboration among researchers.

Abstracts and posters will be available for UIC affiliates to view online prior to the in-person poster session. Participants include medical students, PhD, MD-PhD, MS combined degree program participants and other graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, research assistant professors/scientific staff, and undergraduate students who work in the lab of a COM faculty member. Undergraduate students are not eligible for prizes.

  • Submissions Open

    Tuesday, September 1, 2026

  • Submission Deadline

    Friday, September 25, 2026
    5:00 p.m. CST

  • Poster Viewing & Judging

    Friday, November 6, 2026
    Thompson Rooms, Student Center West

Past Research Forums

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UI COM Hosts Research Forum 2025

Posted on November 19, 2025

The University of Illinois College of Medicine held its annual Research Forum on Friday, November 7th, inviting researchers from each UI COM campus to share their research, find inspiration from their peers, and make connections to further advance th