MSP Program Faculty Membership Joint Seminar: Drs. Bhavya Doshi & Hongjie Yuan
MSP
Bhavya Doshi, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Title: "Breaking Down Immunogenicity in Hemophila Therapeutics" Hongjie Yuan, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology
Title: "NMDAR GRIN Variants in Neurological Disorders: From Molecular Insights to Precision Medicine".
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: Graduate School. Department / Organization: GDBBS – MSP. Building/Room: Whitehead Biomedical Research Building. Whitehead Bldg. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Ivy Overcash. Contact Email: ivy.overcash@emory.edu.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Whitehead Biomedical Research Building
Auditorium G01.
MMG Dissertation Defense: Stephanie Guerra González
MMG
Stephanie Guerra González, Title: "Host inflammation plays a critical role in regulating Streptococcus pyogenes virulence factors"
Committee in Charge:
Christopher LaRock, Ph.D. Advisor
Marcin Grabowicz, Ph.D.
Joanna Goldberg, Ph.D.
Luisa Cervantes-Barragan, Ph.D.
Shonna McBride, Ph.D.
Online Location: Virtual via Zoom. University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: Graduate School. Department / Organization: GDBBS – MMG. Building/Room: Virtual Room. Whitehead Biomedical Research Building. Whitehead Bldg. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Rathan Kersey. Contact Phone: 404-727-2678. Contact Email: rathan.kersey@emory.edu.
Friday, July 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Whitehead Biomedical Research Building
Auditorium G01.
Atlanta VA Joint Research Symposium (Emory | Morehouse)
The Atlanta VA Healthcare System presents the Atlanta VA Joint Research Symposium in Partnership with Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine, ABOUT THE EVENT: Join us for an exciting day of cutting-edge research and collaboration as we bring together investigators and trainees from the Atlanta VA Healthcare System, Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine. This symposium aims to highlight advancements in veteran healthcare, foster interdisciplinary research partnerships, and explore innovative solutions to some of the most pressing medical challenges. PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Career Development Program , Acquiring VA Funding, RSVP & REGISTRATION: Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please RSVP by June 7, 2026 - Registration Link CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Researchers, trainees, and students are encouraged to submit abstracts for poster sessions. Please submit by June 7, 2026 – Abstract Submission Link.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Research. Seminars & Workshops. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Other / None. Building/Room: School of Medicine. Speaker/Presenter: FEATURED SPEAKERS: William Shafer, PhD is a Senior Research Career Scientist at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Director of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutic Discovery Training Program and Co-Director of the Emory Antibiotic Resistance Center. Luis Villacorta, PhD is an Associate Professor in the department of physiology and the Associate Director of Biomedical Research in the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Amy Justice, MD, PhD… Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nPsE4KSwT0K80DImBtXfOJJNfkmjqm9EoxOQG4NOFU5UNjZMWVZRQ0ExMFpNNEo4TDUwQjVYTTRGNC4u. Contact Name: Selma Cuya-Smith. Contact Email: Selma.Cuya-Smith@va.gov.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Emory School of Medicine.
Pediatric Research Grand Rounds: Dr. Wendy Chung
Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, Title: TBD
Registration is Required. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity.
Online Location: Virtual via Zoom - Registration required. University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Pediatrics. Building/Room: Virtual Room. Off Campus. Contact Name: Tracy Willoughby. Contact Email: twillo2@emory.edu.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Robert M. Campbell Conference Room (CL.01401A & CL.01401B).
For more info visit www.choa.org. 15th Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference - 2026
Theme: "Bench to Bedside and Beyond: Risk Factors and Intervention Strategies in Childhood Disease and Injury" Conference Highlights:Keynote lectures, Selected oral abstract presentations, Poster sessions & competition, Networking opportunities, Complimentary evening aquarium admission & door prizes, Register to attend HERE (early bird rate ends 8/14).
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Research. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Speaker/Presenter: Keynote Speakers: Elaine Mardis, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Co-Executive Director of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Rasmussen Nationwide Foundation Endowed Chair in Genomic Medicine
Title: "The Molecular Characterization Initiative: A US National Program for Clinical Molecular Profiling of Pediatric and AYA Cancers"
Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH
Executive Vice President and Chief Academic… Cost: Early Bird Rate until Aug 14: $125 General / $75 Trainees | Regular Rate - Aug 15-28: $200 All (subject to availability). Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-southeastern-pediatric-research-conference-tickets-1980554598118?aff=oddtdtcreator. Contact Name: Gillian Glauber. Contact Email: gillian.glauber@emory.edu.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Georgia Aquarium.
For more info visit pedsresearch.org. 2026 Pediatric Neurosciences Research Symposium
Theme: "Accelerating Neuroscience through Synergistic Collaborations" Join us for an opportunity to learn and share as we showcase ongoing neurosciences research collaborations and cultivate new ideas. Individuals at all career stages are welcome! Speakers will be announced soon!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTSKeynote and local speakers, Poster session and competition, Networking opportunities, Free parking available on site.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. Research. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://som.qualtrics.emory.edu/jfe/form/SV_b2yiZNbo2PY6kzI.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Support Center, Rooms A148/A152/A156
1575 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, GA.
For more info visit pedsresearch.org. GENI + REACH + Strong4Life Workshop: Building Bridges
BUILDING BRIDGES
A Workshop to Advance Pediatric Obesity Research at Emory and Children’s, Conference Highlights:Overview of pediatric obesity landscape & related research priorities, Round table discussions, Poster presentations, Networking and professional development opportunities, Abstract Call and Registration are now open! SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT by July 31, 2026, 5pm.
University Event Topic: Research. Seminars & Workshops. Lectures & Meetings. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH
Director, Food is Medicine Institute
Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition & Medicine
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine
Cardiologist, Tufts Medical Center. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-bridges-a-workshop-to-advance-pediatric-obesity-research-tickets-1983793409490?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Emory University
Health Sciences Research Building I
Rollins Auditorium & Cafe
(In-Person ONLY).
GDBBS Awards Ceremony 2026
University Event Topic: Special Event. School: Graduate School. Department / Organization: GDBBS. Building/Room: Off Campus. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Kathy Smith | Maureen Thomas. Contact Email: kathy.smith@emory.edu | maureen.thomas@emory.edu.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Druid Hills Golf Club
Atlanta, GA.
The 3rd Annual Emory Physician Scientist Symposium
The Symposium is a collaboration across Physician Scientist Training Programs at Emory and is intended for anyone pursuing clinical, basic, or translational research within biomedical fields. The symposium will provide career development and scientific networking opportunities for a diverse group of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty across the School of Medicine and our Health Systems.
Brief Agenda:
8:30am: Welcome from Christian Larsen, MD, DPhil, Chief Scientific Officer for Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center at Emory University
9:00am: Keynote: Swee Lay Thein, D. Sc. Senior Investigator, Sickle Cell Genetics and Pathophysiology, NHLBI
10:00am: Oral Abstract Presentations
12:00pm: Lunch & Networking
1:00pm: Breakout Sessions
4:00pm: Poster Session & Reception
Register Here.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Seminars & Workshops. Science. Medicine. Research. Special Event. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Building/Room: School of Medicine. Speaker/Presenter: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Swee Lay Thein, D.Sc.
Chief, Laboratory of Sickle Cell Genetics and Pathophysiology
Chief, Sick Cell Branch National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emory-physician-scientist-symposium-tickets-1987633113147?aff=oddtdtcreator. Contact Name: Megan Vallowe, PhD. Contact Email: megan.vallowe@emory.edu.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
School of Medicine James B. Williams Medical School Building.