We are now accepting abstracts for poster and oral presentations at our 21st Annual Spring Conference, which will be held March 31, 2026. 

» Submission Deadline: Feb. 3, 2026 by 5 p.m. EST. 

This year's conference theme is "AI: Bridging Clinical Care, Innovation, Research and Technology."

In addition to abstracts related to this theme, we invite abstracts related to clinical and translational science and research, as well as abstracts for the following college- and unit-specific Research Days that will be held at the conference:

• College of Dentistry
• College of Education
• College of Engineering-Biomedical Engineering
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• College of Public Health
• Department of Internal Medicine
• Institute for Biomedical Informatics

Note: Abstracts do not need to align with the conference theme. 

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science offers mentor training using the CIMER Entering Mentoring Curriculum. The program is intended for UK faculty members with mentees in health or biomedical fields. This training is highly recommended for all mentors and meets the requirements for serving as a mentor on an NIH-funded training grant. This interactive, in-person training is offered four times a year. There is no cost to participate.

You can participate in one of the four cohorts below. All sessions are held at the Charles T. Wethington Building, Room 127 (CTW 127). Space is limited; please register as soon as possible.

• February 28th, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Saturday) FULL
• May 5th, 12th, 19th, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Tuesdays) 
• August 29th, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Saturday) 
• November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Mondays) 

Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling a training for your unit/group.
 

What topics are covered in the CIMER Entering Mentoring Curriculum?

1. Introduction to Mentoring
2. Maintaining Effective Communication
3. Aligning Expectations/Assessing Understanding
4. Cultivating Ethical Behavior/Addressing Engagement and Inclusion
5. Fostering Independence/Promoting Professional Development
6. Articulating a Mentoring Philosophy

Participant Expectations and Obligations

• Attend all scheduled sessions (required for training certification).
• Participate in group discussions and share past experiences as mentor and mentee.
• Complete all assigned activities.