2026 Research Retreat

Department of Pediatrics Samuel L. Katz Research Retreat

Advancing Precision Pediatrics: Safe, Effective, and Personalized Therapeutics for Children

Paul Watkins, MD
Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Howard Q Ferguson Distinguished Professor, Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Director, Institute for Drug Safety Sciences

Poster Session and Top Abstract Talks 

Great Hall Trent Semans (In Person);
Please note, this year lunch will not be provided. Light refreshments, including dessert, coffee, and tea will be served.

1:30-4:45pm

• 1:30 - 2:30pm: Poster Session (Odd Numbered Posters)
• 2:30 - 3:45pm: Top Abstract Talks
• 3:45 - 4:45pm: Poster Session (Even Numbered Posters)

Top Abstract Talks by:

Ara Jo, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Targeting the Long Non-Coding RNA KCNQ1OT1 as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Rhabdomyosarcoma
BASIC / TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

Josh Lin
Undergraduate Student, Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
Cine MRI for Evaluation of Respiratory Dysfunction in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
CLINICAL RESEARCH

Andrew Grose, MD
Resident, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Early Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Practices
IMPROVEMENT SCIENCE

Caroline Kee
Graduate Student, School of Nursing
Predictors of Adolescent Retention in a Pediatric Obesity Treatment Program
PUBLIC HEALTH / IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE

Special Grand Rounds

Duke North/Zoom (Hybrid)
8-10am

8am: Keynote Talk by Paul Watkins, MD
9am: Moderated Discussion with Dr. Watkins

Conference Practice Talks and Abstract Awards

TSCHE Classroom 3025
12-1:30pm

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