Welch Center Research Day
Welch Center Research Day is an annual event dedicated to highlighting the innovative research conducted within the Johns Hopkins community, particularly at the intersection of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health. This event is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, showcasing the depth and diversity of our research.
Held on the East Baltimore Campus, Research Day features a keynote talk, podium presentations, poster sessions, and breakout discussions where Welch Center faculty, trainees, and staff share their latest findings and methodological advancements. With a theme of “Advancing Health Together: Bridging the Schools of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health,” the event underscores the importance of teamwork across fields to address complex health challenges.
Through presentations, networking, and cross-disciplinary dialogue, Welch Center Research Day is a platform for researchers at all career stages to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and strengthen the Welch Center's shared commitment to improving public health outcomes.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Noon to 5 p.m.
- Keynote Address
- Register
- Chevy Chase Auditorium (Zayed 2119), Johns Hopkins Hospital (1800 Orleans Street)
- Open to the Johns Hopkins community
- Lunch, Poster Sessions, Podium Presentations, Awards
- 2024 E. Monument St. Building
- Open to the Welch Center community
Order of Events
Keynote Address by Susan L. Furth, MD, PhD
Where: Chevy Chase Auditorium (Zayed 2119), Johns Hopkins Hospital (1800 Orleans Street)
When: Wednesday, April 15, noon to 1 p.m.
Speaker: Susan L. Furth, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Presentation Title: The CKiD Study: Impact of 20 Years of Teamwork on Understanding Kidney Disease in Children
Lunch & Poster Session A
Where: 2024 E. Monument Street Building
When: Wednesday, April 15, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Podium Presentations
Where: 2024 E. Monument Street Building
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Poster Session B
Where: 2024 E. Monument Street Building
When: Wednesday, April 15, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Awards & Recognitions
Where: Atrium, 2024 E. Monument Street Building
When: Wednesday, April 15, 4:45 p.m.
Awards will be presented for top podium and poster presentations in relevant categories.