Offered in-person and virtually
Please contact Johanna Bell for questions at bellj@med.unr.edu.
Sponsored by: Renown Health
Clinical research advances health care practice and is responsible for the techniques, medications, and devices we use today. The 2nd annual symposium will present diverse clinical research topics that address implications for health care, promote thoughtful discussion, and foster collaboration among health care providers and researchers. This event, jointly sponsored by Renown Health Office of Clinical Research and the University of Nevada Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine will offer attendees the opportunity to explore the innovative health care research happening at Renown Health and across our community. The day will offer a participant recruitment workshop, presentations and networking opportunities with research professionals who will share their trending topics, advances, and challenges.
Following participation in this activity, participants should be able to:
Physicians, nurses, medical students, residents, pharmacists, clinical researchers
This is a live CME event, with a virtual or in-person option for attendance.
All Renown and UNR staff, residents and students can attend for free by using the code RenownUnrCRS, contact Johanna Bell at bellj@med.unr.edu or Renown-CRD@renown.org for questions
Registration closes October 1, 2025. There will be a limited number of walk-up registrations available. Please contact Johanna Bell after October 1, 2025 at bellj@med.unr.edu to inquire if late registration opportunities or walk-up spots are available.
For additional information, please call (775) 784-1451 or email bellj@med.unr.edu.
This program is supported by Renown Health.
The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Renown Health.
| Time | Event |
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| 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Registration Check-in & Refreshments |
| 8:15 - 8:20 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks Farah Madhani-Lovely, M.D., MPH, MBA Division Chief of Pulmonary Critical Care Medical Director of Clinical Research, Renown Health |
| 8:20 - 8:45 a.m. | Be the PI: Turning Clinical Questions into Research Opportunities Farah Madhani-Lovely, M.D., MPH, MBA Division Chief of Pulmonary Critical Care Medical Director of Clinical Research, Renown Health |
| 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. | From Innovation to Impact: Improving Cancer Prognosis and Survivorship, and Serving the Mountain West Neli Ulrich, Ph.D., MS Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntsman Cancer Institute |
| 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. | Regulatory and Ethical Considerations: Navigating the Complexities of Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Issues in Clinical Research Bridget Brave, J.D., CIP, Director, Expedited Review, WCG Clinical |
| 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:35 a.m. | Breakout |
| Block1: Bridging Research and Community (Mack Auditorium) This breakout block explores how clinical research can be more inclusive, impactful, and sustainable by deepening community connections and aligning with statewide initiatives. Presentations will highlight strategies to expand access to trials, integrate research into public health planning, and ensure post-trial benefits reach participants and clinical practice. Attendees will gain insights into building equitable research infrastructure and translating findings into meaningful outcomes for patients and communities. |
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| Laying the Foundation: Expanding Clinical Research Access and Community Connection Kristen Gurnea, MPH Director of Clinical Research, Office of Clinical Research, Renown Health Promoting Clinical Research Through Nevada’s Statewide Cancer Plan Cari Herington, MBA Executive Director, Nevada Cancer Coalition Post-Trial Access and Implementation: Ensuring Participants Have Access to Interventions Post-Trial and Translating Findings into Practice Alicia Gingrich, M.D., MS Surgical Oncologist, Pennington Cancer Institute, Renown Health |
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| Block 2: Innovating Clinical Insight (Sierra Tower, Conference 103) This breakout block showcases cutting-edge approaches transforming clinical research and public health. Presentations will explore the integration of AI to support trial design and execution, the role of genetic screening in population health through the Healthy Nevada Project, and the use of real-world data to evaluate RSV outcomes across pediatric risk groups. Together, these sessions highlight how technology, genomics, and data-driven insights are reshaping research methodologies and improving patient care. |
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| Piloting Trial Mind: Introducing AI-Supported Clinical Research at UNR Med John Westhoff, M.D., MPH Associate Professor, Medicine Assistant Dean of Student Research, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Introduction to Clinical Screening and Diagnostic Genetic Testing in the Healthy Nevada Project Joseph Grzymski, Ph.D. Chief of Genomics, Renown Health Evaluating RSV Disease Burden and Prophylaxis Outcomes Across Pediatric Risk Groups: Real-World Evidence from a Multi-Domain Analysis Sonia Budhecha, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist, Renown Health Makayla Wijesinghe, University of Nevada Reno, School of Medicine |
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| 11:35 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:05 - 12:45 p.m. | Histosonics Product Theater (No CMEs) |
| 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
Bridging the Gap: |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. |
Strategic Enrollment Workshop: |
| 3:15 - 3:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. |
Research Awards & Closing Remarks |
Payment must be received by October 2, 2025
For additional information, please contact Johanna Bell bellj@med.unr.edu or call 775-784-1983.
The receipt of this registration form is a commitment to the exhibit/sponsor. Cancellations will not be refunded except in extenuating circumstances; in which case, a request must be made in writing and reviewed by the conference planning committee. Cancellations will be refunded less a $75 processing fee.
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. In order to assure that information is presented in a scientific and objective manner, The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine requires that anyone in a position to control or influence the content of an accredited activity disclose all financial relationships within the prior 24 months with any commercial or proprietary entity producing health care goods or services relevant to the content being planned or presented. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. Following are those disclosures.
Presenter: Joseph Grzymski, PhD Grant/Research Support : Gilead Sciences
Planning Committee: Samuel Lee, MD Grant/Research Support: Melinta Therapeutics
All other presenters, planners or anyone in a position to control the content of this continuing medical education activity have indicated that they do not have any financial relationships with commercial or proprietary interests related to the content of this activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Renown Health. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 5.00 hours of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1.