
Join the UF College of Pharmacy in celebrating the remarkable research achievements of our students and trainees at the 38th Annual Research Showcase! This event highlights the innovative research taking place across the college, fostering a spirit of engagement and collaboration. We invite all faculty, students and staff to participate in supporting the outstanding research being conducted by our community.
Research Presentations
Oral Competition
COP graduate students and postdoctoral trainees are encouraged to submit their research to be selected to compete in the Oral Competition. Presenters will give a 10-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute question/answer period, and the winner in each division is selected by a panel of judges. All oral presenters will receive a certificate and monetary award for their participation.
- Graduate Student Junior Division (pre-qualifying exam)
- Graduate Student Senior, Basic Sciences Division
- Graduate Student Senior, Clinical Sciences Division
- Postdoctoral Scholar Division
Poster Competition
The poster competition is open to all College of Pharmacy students and postdoctoral trainees. All participants must be actively enrolled and/or employed at the University of Florida to compete. Presentations are judged by a faculty panel and the winners in each category will receive a certificate and monetary award.
Learn more about presenting your research at this year’s event here.
Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker
David Strauss, MD, PhD
The College of Pharmacy will welcome Dr. David Strauss as the keynote speaker for the 38th Annual Research Showcase. Dr. Strauss is the founder and CEO of Translational Cures and former Acting Chief Scientist at the FDA.
Event Schedule
Time | Event | Location |
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8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Presenter Arrival & Check-In | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Poster Presentations | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom |
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom |
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Keynote Speaker | Reitz Union Auditorium |
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Oral Presentations | Reitz Union Auditorium |
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Awards Ceremony & Reception | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom |
Support the Event
A special thanks to members of the COP community who have made donations to sponsor the Research Showcase and help make the day a success!
To make a donation to support this year’s event, please visit the Research Showcase Support Fund.
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