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Discovery Day Schedule of Events

Discovery Day 2026
Tuesday, October 27

Discovery Day is a daylong event highlighting research by students, residents and fellows at Drexel University College of Medicine. Poster setup takes place in the morning, with judging lasting throughout the morning. A keynote speaker presents a lecture in the early afternoon, followed by platform presentations and awards presentation. 

More details, including the 2026 schedule, coming soon!

Discovery Day 2025 Schedule

Time 

Event 

Location 

 8 a.m. 

Breakfast and Event Check-in for Presenters, Judges, Alumni & Guests 
Check-in will remain open throughout the morning 

 Terrace Prefunction

 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Poster Presentations

 Terrace IV

 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Lunch, Welcome & Stephenson Lecture Keynote Address
Boris Striepen, PhD

 Terrace III

 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Platform Presentations

 Terrace III

 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Awards Ceremony & Light Refreshments

 Terrace III