GW SMHS Research Showcase 2026

GW SMHS Research Showcase 2026 is a live, in-person event featuring poster sessions, presentations from a distinguished plenary speaker, and selected student oral presentations of their work.

When: April 29th, 2026
Where: University Student Center 3rd Floor

The SMHS Research Showcase is designed to highlight the breadth of research and scholarly activity that students have accomplished during their education at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Students are invited to present research regardless of the area of focus. Abstract submissions represent a broad range of research interests and disciplines, including basic and translational science, clinical research, health policy and public health research, and education-related research.

Submission Eligibility: MD students, IBS PhD students, BME PhD students, Medical Residents and Fellows, and Graduate students in Health Sciences programs. View Health Sciences Research Showcase Info Here

All SMHS Postdocs as well as MS students in Bioinformatics and M-ATS are able to apply, but acceptance into the showcase is dependent on available space. Staff, faculty, and undergraduates are not eligible to present.

Submit Your Abstract for Presentation Here
Submissions are due in full by midnight, March 16th 2026.

Poster Printing Instructions

To Request Free Poster Printing from Gelman Library:

  • Download the “SMHS Poster Template” from GW Research Day Resources: Poster Design & Layout.
  • Create the poster PPT, then request free poster printing from Gelman Library using this form.
  • Select this size for your poster: 48" x 36".
  • Submit your printing request by April 16th!

Be sure to submit your poster to Gelman Library early since they can get overrun with requests as the showcase nears.

For examples of past winners, schedules, and abstract materials, please view our previous years below.
SMHS Research Showcase 2025
SMHS Research Showcase 2024

For further questions about the event please contact:
Sara VanDommelen
Research Administrator
slv15 [at] email [dot] gwu [dot] edu (slv15[at]email[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

For technical assistance with the website or abstract submission form please contact:
Colston Judd
Program Analyst
colston [dot] judd [at] gwu [dot] edu (colston[dot]judd[at]gwu[dot]edu)