CBI Research Day
Join researchers, clinicians, and trainees to share, discuss, and connect at CBI Research Day. This annual scientific symposium features invited and local speakers, poster presentations, and updates on programming and projects. We invite all Ohio State faculty, staff, and students to attend. Registration is free!
March 27-28, 2025
Keynote Speaker
Douglas H. Smith, M.D.
Robert A. Groff Endowed Professor of Teaching and Research in Neurosurgery
Director of the Center for Brain Injury and Repair
University of Pennsylvania
Speakers
Deadlines
December 10, 2024 | Registration opens
February 14, 2024 | Abstract submission closes for talks
February 21, 2024 | Abstract submission closes for posters
March 13, 2024 | Registration closes
March 13, 2024 | Sponsorship closes
March 27th
Poster Reception | 3pm-6pm
Trainee Social | 6:00pm-8:00pm
March 28th
Networking & Breakfast | 8:30am
Welcome | 9:00am
Spotlight Speakers | 9:15am | 10:15am | 11:15am
Trainee Talks | 10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00pm
Lunch | 12:15pm
Keynote Address | 1:00pm
Trainee Talks | 2:10pm | 2:20pm
Survivor Story | 2:30pm
Trainee Talks | 3:00pm
Awards & Closing | 3:30pm
Abstracts & Posters Listing
Coming soon!
Keynote Address: Douglas Smith, PhD
Dr. Smith is the Scientific Director of the Big 10/ Ivy league Collaboration on Concussion and he also serves as a member on the Scientific Advisory Boards of the US National Football League (NFL), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)-DoD “CARE” consortium on concussion and the International Concussion Society.
Spotlight: Meifan "Amy" Chen, PhD
Dr. Chen is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and core faculty of the Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Chen studies astrocyte functions and regulation in CNS focal injuries, in order to develop astrocyte-based strategies for neural repair.
Spotlight: Jillian Urban, PhD, MPH
Dr. Urban is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Wake Forest University informing evidence-based recommendations to reduce head impact exposure and improve sport safety in youth populations. Dr. Urban combines injury biomechanics and public health perspectives to contextualize analyses of on-field biomechanical data from head-impact sensors toward understanding factors influencing head impact exposure in sports.
Sponsor to Connect with Neuroscientists, Engineers, Clinicians and Research Trainees!
The Chronic Brain Injury Program leads global research and care for brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. Uniting 100+ labs and clinical programs across biology, imaging, drug discovery, and systems change, CBI serves as Ohio State’s hub for solutions to brain injuries impacting a quarter of Ohioans and costing $6B annually.
Your support benefits researchers, trainees, patients, and YOU!
General Sponsorship: $750
- 2 complimentary registrations + daily parking passes
- 8x8 exhibit space with 1 6ft table, 2 chairs adjacent to poster session (3/27) & meals (3/28)
- Print and digital logos in conference materials
- Web and social media shoutouts
Premium Sponsorships
Premium sponsors receive priority logo placement and all other general sponsorship benefits
- Poster Reception (limit 2) – our biggest event showcases research from all of campus
- Keynote Lecture (limit 1) – share your work ahead of our featured research talk
- Survivor Story (limit 1) – our most-loved event drives our research and impact
- Awards Showcase (limit 1) – promote excellence with our winning trainees
Got your own ideas for sponsorship? Let’s talk! Email cbi@osu.edu.