CHRI Pediatric Research Forum
The 2026 Pediatric Research Forum will take place on May 7-8. This event brings together trainees at all levels to share their current pediatric projects and to have their efforts recognized by a panel of CHRI researchers.
Keynote Speaker
Thanh Nguyen, PhD, MSN, FNP-C, assistant professor, UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine, will provide the keynote talk on Thursday, May 7. Dr. Nguyen's primary non-clinical interest lies in finding the nexus between technology and medicine to improve the patients’ overall wellness, utilizing innovative adoption of technology such as AI, 3D printing and open-sourced medicine to end global health disparities.
Abstract Submission
- Abstracts must be submitted via the official submission site
- Please prepare a Word doc of your abstract to submit in addition to completing the required online sections using the approved template provided
- Include abstract title and list all authors
- Should not contain tables, charts, or pictures
- Be no more than 400 words (not including title, authors and affiliations)
- Must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 27, 2026
- Late submissions will NOT be accepted
- Submitted abstracts will NOT be edited for typing, spelling, or grammatical errors
- All who submit an abstract will automatically be registered for the event
CHRI will review trainee-level abstract submissions to recognize exceptional research. The categories for submission include:
- Undergraduate Students
- Medical Students
- Graduate Students (Master and Doctoral)
- Associate Members (Interprofessional health care workers and research personnel from the University of Nebraska, Children’s Nebraska and Nebraska Medicine)
- Residents/Fellows
* CHRI membership is not required but is encouraged for award consideration.
Awards will be granted to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category (must meet minimum requirements). First place award winners will be asked to present during the live portion of the forum on May 7.
Case reports/case studies and quality improvement projects will not be considered for an award but may still be featured in the forum.
A sample of the scoring criteria is available below.
BACKGROUND – Is the background sufficient to frame hypothesis or question under investigation?
SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM – Is the significance of the problem under study conveyed convincingly?
HYPOTHESES, PROBLEM OR QUESTION – Is the hypothesis, problem or question well focused and clearly stated?
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN – Is the design described adequately? Is it an appropriate approach to the question under study?
RESULTS/DATA – Are specific results given and stated clearly?
CONCLUSIONS – Are stated conclusions supported by the data presented? Are conclusions appropriate in scope?
- CHRI will supply boards (36" x 48") to adhere your posters. Your poster should be no larger than 36" x 48" to fit on the board/easel. The poster can be horizontal or vertical.
- You are welcome to use one of our branded templates or your own.
- UNMC Printing Services is available to both UNMC and external parties to help with poster printing needs. If using their services, please place your order by Wednesday, April 29 at 4:30pm to ensure your poster is proofed and printed in time.
- Finished posters will need to be dropped off at Children’s Nebraska on May 7th in the Solarium on the 2nd Floor of Wiebe Tower before the start time of the event. We will have volunteers staffed throughout the day so you can set up your poster with provided tacks. Posters should be taken down by the investigator or team member at the conclusion of the event on the 7th. Please reach out to chri@unmc.edu if you have questions or concerns about this arrangement.