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VA Central Office, MEDVAMC, and BCM Leadership pose for a photo while touring the CTRID facilities during VA Research Week.

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CTRID/MEDVAMC Research Seminars

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Continuing Medical Education (CME)-accredited research seminars are held at 4 p.m. every Thursday, and are hosted in a hybrid format, both on Zoom and in-person in Building 109, Room 208 at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. Our seminar series provides a platform to promote interactions and collaboration among new and established investigators. Our audience members have a broad range of research expertise, and often include a few clinicians with limited basic science background. Moreover, the seminar also allows investigators to seek feedback on upcoming grant applications, manuscripts, etc.

Email CTRID-Info@bcm.edu to be added to our seminar listserv. Please complete the seminar survey after attending.

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Dr. Rolando Rumbaut, CTRID director, presenting an update on core resources at the center.

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Dr. Matthew Rondina, George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, presenting “Transcriptomics as Tools for Biological Discovery in Health and Disease”.

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

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National MEDVAMC Research Week
“Building Community Through Research”
May 13 – 17, 2024

VA Research Week takes place every year to highlight our exceptional VA researchers and the incredible work they do at the MEDVAMC to improve the lives of Veterans. This year’s VA Research Week included the Veteran Research Recruitment Fair, in which Research Service Line lab groups could share their research in real time with Veterans. More than 300 Veterans attended and visited our study tables. Additionally, we held the Research Week Symposium, which included a plenary and poster session aimed at highlighting the importance of VA and BCM research partnerships. Dr. Paul Klotman, President, CEO, and Dean of BCM, as well as Dr. Carolyn Clancy, VA Secretary for Health, spoke at this event, which saw over 130 attendees and 53 presenters! View photos from Research week below!

9th Annual VA Research Poster Session
"Don't Mess with Research"
Oct. 4, 2023

The 9th annual VA Research Poster Session was held Oct. 4, 2023. This occasion exemplifies CTRID’s goal to enhance interaction among investigators and is an important venue for potential future collaborations.

CTRID 10th Anniversary Symposium
May 15, 2023

CTRID’s 10th Anniversary Symposium took place on Monday, May 15, 2023. This exciting occasion provided an opportunity to showcase CTRID's historical advances, highlight current contributions, and look ahead toward future research endeavors in the advancement of basic and clinical research at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

View photos and information from this event.

Speakers at the 2024 Research Week Symposium, an event highlighting the importance of VA-BCM research partnerships. Top row from left to right: Dr. Mark Kobelja, Dr. Paul Klotman, Mr. Francisco Vazquez, and Dr. Rolando Rumbaut (CTRID Director). Bottom row from left to right: Drs. Drew Helmer, Carolyn Clancy, Laura Petersen, and Farrah Kheradmand. (Speakers not pictured: Dr. Barbara Trautner and Dr. Hashem El-Serag)

Awardees at the 2024 Research Service Line Staff Party for National VA Research Week. From left to right: Eva Milstead, Christine Eriks, Paula Kinsel, Dorellyn Lee, and Supicha Sookanan.

Paula Kinsel, former Director of Research Operations at MEDVAMC, presented with the Excellence in Leadership Award at her retirement party held on May 22, 2024

Research Week planning committee members helping out at the 2024 Veteran Research Recruitment Fair.

CTRID's first Picnic in the Park social hosted on Saturday, April 13, at Menil Park. Members brought their families and enjoyed an afternoon filled with food, games, and community!

VA and Baylor College of Medicine leadership attending the 9th Annual MEDVAMC Research Poster Session. From left to right: Dr. Mark Kobelja (MEDVAMC Chief of Staff), Dr. Laura Petersen (MEDVAMC Associate Chief of Staff for Research and IQuESt Director), Dr. Mary Dickinson (Baylor College of Medicine Senior Vice President and Dean of Research), and Dr. Rolando Rumbaut (MEDVAMC Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Research and CTRID Director).

Drs. Mary Dickinson, Rolando Rumbaut, and Laura Petersen (left to right) attending the 2022 8th Annual MEDVAMC Poster Session, "The Great Poster Session."

The 2022 8th Annual MEDVAMC Poster Session planning committee.

Investigators presenting to judges and other attendees at the 2022 8th Annual MEDVAMC Poster Session, "The Great Poster Session."

7th annual VA poster session “Viva Research” planning committee.

A partial group photo of CTRID members donning their CTRID masks in front of VA building 109.

Farewell luncheon for CTRID staff scientist, Subha Pradhan, Ph.D.

Kimberly Langlois, Anjali Raval, and Dorellyn Lee (left to right) 'Go Red' on National Wear Red Day for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women.

VA Central Office, MEDVAMC, and BCM leadership pose for a photo while touring the CTRID facilities during VA Research Week.

5th annual VA poster session “Superheroes of Research” awardees.

CTRID staff enjoying the photo booth at the “Superheroes of Research” themed VA research poster session.

The work of our CTRID researchers is incredible!

Face Mask Contest winners at CTRID's 2021 holiday party.

CTRID members attending our annual holiday party.

Christine Eriks, Dr. Rolando Rumbaut, and Dr. Laura Petersen (left to right) attending the 2022 National MEDVAMC Research Week, "Science in the Service of Veterans."