Celebrate Research! 2026 is a month-long celebration hosted by Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Advocate Health, showcasing groundbreaking research and innovation across the Advocate Health Enterprise. Throughout April, faculty, students, and community partners will highlight discoveries that are transforming healthcare and pushing the boundaries of medicine.
Join us for CTSI Day 2026, a full-day, in-person event highlighting how the Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) resources accelerate discovery, strengthen community partnerships, and move research into real-world impact.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 14th from 9:00AM – 4:00PM ETLocation:
Biotech Place, Atrium and Auditorium
575 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Key Highlights:
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Expert-Led Sessions and Community Engagement: Attendees can learn from distinguished speakers and leaders in research, communication, informatics, and aging, with sessions focused on topics ranging from maximizing research clarity and engagement to building community partnerships and supporting mentorship.
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Interactive Learning and Networking: CTSI Day features a full schedule of engaging workshops, poster presentations, and networking opportunities, allowing participants to gain hands-on insights, connect with experts, and foster collaboration across the enterprise.
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Showcasing Translational Science Innovation: The event highlights the infrastructure and resources driving Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s leadership in translational science, including advances in research technology (such as REDCap), mentoring strategies, and real-world research impact sessions.
Agenda:
Time |
Speakers |
Topic |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Registration, Breakfast, and Morning Networking | |
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Jamy D. Ard, MD, FTOS |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
9:15 am – 10:00 am |
Callie L. Brown, MD, MPH |
Keynote Presentation “Empowering Discovery: How CTSI Resources Transformed My Research Journey” |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am |
Bas de Veer, MS |
REDCap: What’s New and What’s Next? |
10:30 am – 11:00 am |
Mollie V. Rose, PhD |
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| 11:00 am – 11:30 am | Justin B. Moore, PhD, MS, FACSM |
Turning Research into Real-World Change |
| 11:00 am – 11:30 am | Bas de Veer, MS | REDCap Workshop: AI Tools |
| 11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Parissa Ballard, PhD |
Building Community & Research Partnerships: Lessons Learned and Best Practices to Cultivate Grassroots Support and Engagement |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Stephen B. Kritchevsky, PhD |
Mentoring Matters: Strategies for Institutions and Leaders to Strengthen Research Mentorship |
| 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Brian Ostasiewski |
Cohortology: Selecting for Success |
| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
Bas de Veer, MS & REDCap Team | REDCap Workshops: E-Consent & Alerts & Notifications |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | REDCap Team | REDCap Office Hours |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Scholar Showcase | Poster session showcasing research from K12, T32, TRA, QI, Pilot, Operational, etc |
For information about our speakers, please visit the Celebrate Research webpage.