About Our Weekly Research Seminars
Join us for our weekly research seminar series! Held every Thursday from 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST, these sessions are currently hosted in-person only in Building 109, Room 208 at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC).
Our CTRID/MEDVAMC seminars are Continuing Medical Education (CME)-accredited, and provide a platform to promote interactions and collaboration among new and established investigators. Our audience members have a broad range of research expertise and range from trainees to world-renowned visiting professors. Moreover, the seminar also allows investigators to seek feedback on upcoming grant applications, manuscripts, etc.
To be added to our announcement list or to inquire about presenting your research, please email us at CTRID-info@bcm.edu.
After attending, please complete the seminar survey on our website.
Upcoming Events
2025 VA Research Week, May 12-16
This year's 2025 Research Week is taking place at MEDVAMC from May 12-16, and we are excited to celebrate the centennial anniversary of VA Research! RSL will be hosting the below events highlighting our exceptional VA researchers and the incredible work they do for Veterans:
VA Research Fair
Tuesday, May 13
9:00am – 11:00am
Location: Bldg. 100 Hospital Lobby, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Our Houston VA researchers will get the opportunity to interact face-to-face with Veterans to showcase active research studies and recruit Veterans interested in participating in local research at the VA. This event will offer games, snacks, and a chance to learn about MEDVAMC research.
Veteran Engagement Panel
Friday, May 16
10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Bldg. 100, Room 4C-122, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
This special panel will feature VA researchers and the Veterans who have participated in their studies, sharing firsthand how research has shaped their lives. Each scientific speaker will present a brief overview of their work, followed by a Veteran’s personal experience with the research and its impact. This year’s theme, “100 Years of VA Research: Saving Lives, Limbs, and Lungs,” highlights the impact of VA research on Veterans’ health through powerful stories and first-hand insight into cutting edge research.
If you have any questions about the events for Houston’s VA Research Week, please email Ivy.Myers, Ivy.Myers@va.gov, and Eva (Plezia) Milstead, Eva.Plezia@va.gov.
Past Events
10th Annual MEDVAMC Research Poster Session
On October 10, 2024, we hosted the 10th Annual MEDVAMC Research Poster Session! This occasion exemplifies CTRID’s goal to enhance interaction among investigators and is an important venue for potential future collaborations.
List of Poster Presentations and Winners.
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 in the above image gallery!
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.
