Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
Welcome!
We are thrilled to welcome all participants to the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF), an exceptional platform for emerging researchers across health sciences, graduate programs, internships, and residency programs throughout the Midwest. This event provides an opportunity to showcase your work in biomedical sciences and engage with a vibrant community of fellow researchers and established scientists.
Forum Details
Saturday, March 7, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mike & Josie Harper Center
Creighton University, 602 N 20th Street, Omaha, NE
Ian F. Parney, MD, PhD
Keynote Speaker for MSBRF, Ian F. Parney, MD, PhD, will present "Plasma Extracellular Vesicles in Brain Tumor Liquid Biopsy," highlighting cutting-edge advances in non-invasive diagnostics for brain tumors. Dr. Parney is Professor and Vice Chair for Research for the Department of Neurological Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and serves as the Mayo Clinic Enterprise Chair for Neurosurgery Research.
Faculty Advisors
Joseph A. Knezetic,, PhD
Director, Research Compliance Office; Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Creighton University
Charles A. Kuszynski,, PhD
Assistant Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology and MicrobiologY, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Planning Committee
The MSBRF Planning Committee is composed of students, faculty, and staff of UNMC and Creighton University.
MSBRF Student Committee
- Joseph (Jay) Hrdlicka (Creighton University)
- Aron Lee (Creighton University)
- Joanna (Jo) Moody (UNMC)
- Supratik Nandi (UNMC)
- Sarah Uhm (UNMC)
- Nicole Welch (Creighton University)
Faculty Advisors
- Joseph A. Knezetic, PhD
- Charles A. Kuszynski, PhD
Administrative Contacts
- Cece Abbey-Webben, MS (UNMC)
- Colin Dworak (Creighton University)
- Julie Huglin (UNMC)
- Brenda Ram, CMP, CHCP (UNMC)
Questions?
Cece Abbey-Webben, MS
Educational Projects Coordinator, Center for Continuing Education, UNMC
