November 12, 2019

With topics ranging from cancer and epidemiology to neuroscience and regenerative medicine, more than 300 participants from Drexel University College of Medicine showcased original research at Discovery Day 2019 on Thursday, November 7.

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The research projects represent work from medical students, students in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies, residents, fellows and postdoctoral trainees. Discovery Day was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to accommodate the large group of presenters this year. After a full day of reviewing posters and platform presentations, judges chose award winners in multiple categories. See this year's winners!

Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD, delivered the keynote speech on "Public Health Issues in Minority Health and Health Disparities." Dr. Hughes-Halbert is a nationally recognized expert in cancer prevention and control among diverse populations, and her research is supported by numerous grants from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.