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Discovery Day (Research Day)

Discovery Day 2025
Thursday, November 6

Doctoral and master's students, medical students, MD/PhD students, undergraduate, residents, clinical fellows and postdoctoral trainees from the Drexel University College of Medicine community will present their research, featuring posters and platform presentations on biomedical science and clinical research topics.

Discovery Day 2025 Submission Deadlines:

  • Abstract submission open: August 1, 2025
  • Platform abstract submission deadline: closed
  • Poster abstract submission deadline: closed
  • Poster withdrawal deadline: October 15, 2025
  • Upload poster PDF to Fourwaves: October 22, 2025

Abstract edits: A link to your abstract was included in your submission notification; edits must be submitted by the new deadline (September 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.).

Important Notice for Poster Presenters

Due to space limitations in the Convention Center ballroom, only 375 in-person poster presenters can be accommodated at Discovery Day.

To secure your spot, we strongly encourage early submission of your poster abstract. Once we reach the 375-person limit, any additional submissions will be placed on a waiting list. If any of the initial presenters withdraw, we will invite individuals from the waiting list in the order their abstracts were received.

If we are unable to offer you an in-person slot, you will still have the opportunity to present your poster virtually via Fourwaves. Please note, however, that virtual posters will not be eligible for awards.

Please note, abstracts are limited to 2,000 characters and only one poster per presenter is permitted.

A participant presents her research to a judge at Discovery Day

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“A Grand Tradition:” Discovery Day’s Storied Past, Bright Future

For many years, Hahnemann University held Grad School Day, an opportunity for biomedical graduate students to share their research with their peers. Elizabeth Blankenhorn, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology, has fond memories of the event’s earlier days, which included a day of graduate student research presentations at Hahnemann University followed by an elegant evening celebration at the Franklin Institute. She describes Grad School Day as “a grand tradition.” Read more.

 
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