Join ICTR for our second annual Research Day. This one-day event will dive into the current research landscape and equip you with practical skills to navigate common challenges. Expect interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and a showcase of innovative research.
There is no cost to attend this event, which will be held in person on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Health Sciences Learning Center on the UW campus.
ICTR Research Day is for anyone involved in or interested in research with health implications. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned investigator, this event is designed to support your journey.
Event details
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Keynote Presentation
Lessons learned from a career filled with course corrections, U-turns, flat tires, and engine failure
Geoffrey M. Curran, PhD
Director, Center for Implementation Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Dr. Curran will discuss his experiences in dealing with adversity in a research-based academic career. From lessons usually learned the hard way, he will share ideas for making course corrections (or more serious “salvage” operations) when studies, or entire research agendas, encounter challenges. He will also share ideas on how to prevent problems from surfacing in the first place. In addition to more practical tips/advice, Dr. Curran will also discuss foundational concepts of resilience, values, and growth when it comes to navigating 1) a career in science, and 2) a whole life in which one is trying to be a good scientist.