Annual Scientific Meeting

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute's 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting theme is, Advancing Health Through Science and Partnerships for a Healthier Future, and will spotlight pressing challenges and innovative approaches across rural health research, care delivery and community impact.

Rural Health will be highlighted at this year's event but the agenda will include topics that span the full spectrum of translational science, including clinical research, basic science, community-engaged research, implementation science and other health initiatives. A special session on scientific storytelling to help investigators communicate the impact of their work to the public will also be included.

Save the Date for the 2026 CTSI Annual Scientific Meeting!

When: February 12, 2026, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., includes a reception and two poster viewing sessions

Where: The Ohio Union, Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom

Speed Presentation Session: Back by popular demand! We are currently reviewing submissions for the Speed Presentation Session and will notify those selected very soon.

Annual Scientific Meeting

Annual Scientific Meeting

Save the Date for the 2026 CTSI Annual Scientific Meeting!

2026 Annual Scientific Meeting Schedule

8:30 – 9 a.m. Registration and Poster Drop Off

9 – 9:05 a.m. Welcome

9:05 – 10:40 a.m. Keynote Session: Advancing Health Outcomes in Rural Ohio

10:40 – 10:50 a.m. Break

10:50 – 11:50 a.m. Special Session: Let’s talk about how to communicate your science!

11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Faculty Speed Presentations

12:30 – 1 p.m. Lunch and Networking

1 – 1:45 p.m. Poster Session 1

1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Engagement, Communication and Execution of Research in Rural Communities

3:15 – 3:25 p.m. Break

3:25 – 4:25 p.m. Early Career Speed Presentations

4:25 – 4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Poster Session 2 and Networking