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: extended to September 11, 2025
Poster abstract submission deadline: September 16, 2025
Poster withdrawal deadline: October 15, 2025
Upload poster PDF to Fourwaves: October 22, 2025

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

Information for Presenters

Information for Judges

Information for Advisors & Attendees

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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.