Research Forum
Each year, KU School of Medicine-Wichita hosts a Research Forum for students, residents and faculty, as well as anyone interested in community health and medical research, to present and discuss research projects and facilitate research collaboration. This year’s forum will be hosted on campus.
34th Annual Research Forum
The 2026 Research Forum, in its 34th year, will be at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214.
The keynote speaker is Gregory Hand, Ph.D., MPH, MS, dean of the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University. Dr. Hand will highlight the expanding research partnership between Wichita State University and the University of Kansas, emphasizing opportunities for innovation, collaboration and regional impact.
Take a couple of minutes to register for the 2026 Research Forum.
ALL NEW! Templates and Checklists for Your Abstract
If you are planning to submit an abstract to the 2026 Research Forum, please complete this brief, three-item survey. These data will help us estimate the number and types of presenters, determine room space needs and plan appropriately for refreshments.
After completing the survey, you will receive a customized abstract template and checklist designed to align with your specific research project. This communication is intended to guide your preparation so you are ready for submission.
Submitting abstracts
The deadline for abstract submission is 11:59 p.m. March 15.
Questions? Please email somwresearchforum@kumc.edu.