Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum

Welcome to MSBRF

The Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF) provides an exceptional platform for emerging researchers in the health sciences, as well as graduate, internship, and residency programs across the Midwest, to showcase their work in the biomedical sciences.

Participants present their research through oral and poster sessions, gaining valuable experience in scientific communication and professional networking. The Forum offers a collegial environment where students can share discoveries, engage in meaningful dialogue with peers and faculty, and receive recognition for excellence through competitive awards. Learn more about our financial awards for outstanding presentations.

Recognized as one of the Midwest’s premier gatherings for aspiring biomedical researchers, MSBRF fosters collaboration, innovation, and scientific rigor among participants from diverse academic and clinical backgrounds.

Co-sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University since 1987, the Forum continues to advance its mission of inspiring and supporting the next generation of biomedical scientists.

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Join us for the 2026 Forum

Saturday, March 7, 2026

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mike & Josie Harper Center
Creighton University, 602 N 20th Street, Omaha, NE

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Eligibility

To participate in the Forum, you must currently be one of the following:

• A medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, or other health professions student
• A graduate student enrolled in a medical institution
• An MD/PhD student
• An intern or resident

You must also submit a faculty sponsor/advisor approval form indicating that your abstract has been critically reviewed for scientific merit and is suitable for presentation at the Forum.

Additional Guidelines

• Only the presenting author may submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation.
• Dual presenters are not allowed, and co-authors should not submit duplicate abstracts.
• Case reports are not eligible for submission.

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Registration

 

The registration fee is $75, which includes continental breakfast and lunch for the presenter.

Payment options:

• Credit/debit card: Credit and debit card payments are accepted. A $3 non-refundable processing fee will apply.

• E-check/ACH Transfer: Electronic check (ACH) payments are strongly recommended and do not incur any additional fees.

• UNMC students: Please note that we cannot accept payment using grant cost centers (those starting with 34, 35, or 36).

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with links to submit your abstract and the completed and signed faculty approval form.

 

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Registration deadline: December 12, 2025

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Abstract Submission

The link to submit your abstract and faculty approval form is included in your registration confirmation email.

Important: You must strictly follow the abstract submission guidelines. Abstracts that do not comply will be rejected, and the presenter will be ineligible to participate.

Submission deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025
No abstracts will be accepted after this date.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy

Registration fees for abstracts that are not accepted will be refunded to the original method of payment. For payments made by credit or debit card, the $3 processing fee is non-refundable. For accepted abstracts, fees are strictly non-refundable. Students unable to present must provide written notification, with their advisor’s approval, by Friday, February 13, 2026.

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