Elevate: Advanced Clinical Research Symposium
Elevate: Advanced Clinical Research Symposium 2026
You are invited to participate in a collaborative symposium to address current and evolving trends in the management of clinical and translational research, specifically geared towards advanced Clinical Research Professionals (CRP).
Registration Required- Limited to 100 in-person attendees.
This symposium will bring together the three Ohio Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institutions: The Ohio State University, The University of Cincinnati and Case Western Reserve University.
The purpose of this inaugural biennial regional symposium is to provide a collaborative focus on key issues while developing the experienced clinical research professional (CRP) workforce. The format for this symposium is intentionally interactive and collaborative, enabling discussions and planning to effectively address emerging trends in managing clinical and translational research.
Attendees will be able to self-report 4 CE hours.
| Time | Session | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 a.m. | Check-In | |
| 10 to 10:15 a.m. | Welcome | Dr. Mary Dolasky (Case Western Reserve University), Dr. Jessica Fritter (The Ohio State University) and Angela Mendell (The University of Cincinnati) |
| 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. | Keynote Address | Dr. Cynthia Gerhardt (Nationwide Children’s Hospital) |
| 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. | Beyond the Binder: Elevating the Clinical Research Professional Through Project Management Christina Mihova (The University of Cincinnati) | |
| 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Lunch and Networking | |
| 12:30 to 12:40 p.m. | Lightening Sessions | Research Quality Lisa Hafer (The Ohio State University) |
| 12:40 to 12:50 p.m. | Regulatory Hot Topics John Psurny (Nationwide Children’s Hospital) | |
| 12:50 to 1 p.m. | Decentralized Trials Jerry Tribout (Case Western Reserve University) | |
| 1 to 1:10 p.m. | Organizational Systems for Research Support Dr. Christopher Bartlett (Nationwide Children’s Hospital) | |
| 1:10 to 12:20 p.m. | Community Advisory Boards Julie Wijesooriya (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center) | |
| 12:20 to 12:35 p.m. | Decentralized Trials (NIH/Business Focus) Dr. William Smoyer (Nationwide Children’s Hospital) and Dawson Carmean (Nationwide Children’s Hospital) | |
| 1:35 to 1:50 p.m. | Break | |
| 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. | From Silos to Synergy: Bridging gaps in Clinical Research with Organizational Leadership and Team Science Nathaniel Harris & Angela Mendell (The University of Cincinnati) | |
| 2:50 to 3:50 p.m. | Navigating Research Career in Today’s Landscape Dr. Jessica Fritter (The Ohio State University) and Dr. Laurie Ann Moennich (The Cleveland Clinic) | |
| 3:50 to 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Dr. Jessica Fritter (The Ohio State University) |
September 18, 2026