Still Research Institute at ATSU

SAVE THE DATE!🗓️ Whether you’re a researcher, student, or clinician, it’s time to mark your calendars for the 18th Annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium (IBRS).

This year, we’re diving into the heart of innovation with our theme: "From Spark to Solution: The Translational Journey." Join us as we explore how a single bright idea evolves into a life-changing medical reality.

📍 Event Details:
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Where: A hybrid experience! Join us virtually or in-person at the A.T. Still University Kirksville, MO campus.
Location: Interprofessional Education Building, 500 W. Jefferson St., Kirksville, MO

🔬 Why Attend?
Connect with pioneers in biomedical research.
Explore interdisciplinary collaborations.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare solutions.

🔗 Stay Updated: For more information and registration details, visit atsu.edu/IBRS.

✨Join the Research Nexus for a vital discussion on how environmental shifts impact maternal health through a lens of equity.✨

🌍 Topic: Intersections of climate change and stress in lactating and pregnant individuals.
📣Speaker: Daryl Traylor, Ph.D., M.S., MPH, NREMT, MCHES®
🗓️Date: Wednesday, May 13
⌚Time: Noon MST | 2:00 p.m. CDT
💻Zoom link: visit https://loom.ly/BwH5DfI

Ready to find a clearer path to evidence? 🔍

Join us on Wednesday, April 22, for a deep dive into library support for systematic and scoping reviews. Our expert Liaison Librarian, Leslie Golamb, will be sharing the tools and strategies you need to succeed.

🗓 Save the Date:

April 22 @ Noon AZ / 2:00 PM CDT
Zoom link: visit our website at https://loom.ly/BwH5DfI
Presented by the A.T. Still Research Institute

Tag a fellow researcher who needs to see this! 👇

How is AI reshaping the way we learn and teach the foundation of medicine? Join us for the next Research Nexus presentation as we dive into building an AI-empowered ecosystem in medical education.

We are excited to feature Renu Agnihotri, MD, Associate Professor in Biochemistry at ATSU, as she explores the transition from simple prompts to high-level academic performance.

When: Wednesday, Apr. 1
Time: Noon AZ | 2:00 p.m. CDT
Zoom link: https://loom.ly/BwH5DfI

Are you currently using AI in your studies or research? Let us know your favorite tools in the comments! 👇

Research Nexus is excited to announce the next session in our Seminar Series on the Use of Real-World Data in Oral Health Research.

Join us for an insightful presentation by Adepitan A. Owosho, BChD, (D)ABOMP, (F)AAOMP, (F)AAOM, FAMedS, Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine at MOSDOH.

📍 Date: Wednesday, Mar. 4
🕛 Time: Noon MST | 1:00 p.m. CST
🌐Visit https://loom.ly/BwH5DfI for the Zoom link.

Elevate Your Research This Spring! 🔬

💡The Spring 2026 Research Nexus schedule is here! We are kicking off a season of discovery with sessions designed to connect you with national opportunities and cutting-edge insights.

📆Don't miss our upcoming session on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Noon MST (1:00 p.m. CDT). Dr. Breanne M. Jaqua will be presenting "Inside the National Academies: The NAM Osteopathic Medicine Fellowship and Pathways for Engagement".

Check out the full lineup and join the conversation that is shaping the future of osteopathic medicine.
🌐Visit our website for more information: https://loom.ly/BwH5DfI

💡Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Noon MST | 1:00 p.m CST
Seminar Series on Use of Real World Data in Oral Health Research:
“Oral Health Outcomes in COVID-19: A Real-World Retrospective Study of Risks and Magnitude of Association”
Adepitan A. Owosho, BChD, (D)ABOMP, (F)AAOMP, (F)AAOM, FAMedS

💡Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Noon MST | 2:00 p.m CDT**
TBD

💡Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Noon MST | 2:00 p.m CDT
“A Clear Path to Evidence: Library Support for Systematic and Scoping Reviews”
Leslie Golamb, MLS, MBA, MHA, & AHIP

💡Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Noon MST | 2:00 p.m CDT
“AI in Medical Education- Building an AI-Empowered Basic Science Ecosystem: Prompt to Performance”
Renu Agnihotri, MD

💡Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Noon MST | 2:00 p.m CDT
“Intersections of climate change and stress in lactating and pregnant individuals from a health equity perspective”
Daryl Traylor, Ph.D., M.S., MPH, NREMT, MCHES®

**Please note daylight savings time begins on March 8, 2026**

💡Join us for our next Research Nexus session! We are honored to host Breanne M. Jaqua, DO, MPH, for an insightful presentation on the NAM Osteopathic Medicine Fellowship and various pathways for engagement within the National Academies.

📆When: Wednesday, Feb. 25
🕛Time: Noon MST | 1:00 p.m. CST
🌐Zoom Link can be found on our website: visit https://loom.ly/BwH5DfI

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can get involved and elevate osteopathic medicine on a national stage.

🔬 Join the A.T. Still Research Institute for our upcoming Research Nexus seminar!

We are pleased to welcome Adepitan A. Owosho, BChD, Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine at MOSDOH, for an in-depth presentation on "Investigating the prevalence of orofacial adverse events in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-treated patients using a large real-world dataset".

🗓 Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4
🕛 Time: Noon MST | 1:00 p.m. CST
Please visit https://www.atsu.edu/a-t-still-research-institute/research-nexus for the Zoom link.

✨ Happy Holidays from the ATSRI family! ✨

As the year wraps up, we want to wish everyone a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season.

Please note that A.T. Still University will be closed for Winter Break Wednesday, December 24th, through Friday, January 2nd.

We look forward to reconnecting and serving you when we return on Monday, January 5th. Wishing you all the best for the New Year!

🔬 RESEARCH NEXUS ALERT! 🧬

Don't miss our final Research Nexus of the year, happening THIS WEDNESDAY!

Join Dr. Adriana Silva (Post Doctoral Research Fellow, ASDOH) as she presents a deep dive into cutting-edge research:

"Leveraging the ATSU SalivaEpi Biobank to Explore Gene-Environment interactions and Drive Research in Oral and Systematic Health."

📅 When: Wednesday, December 10
⏰ Time: Noon MST / 1:00 p.m. CST
💻 Where: Live on Zoom! Visit atsu.edu/research-nexus