Join the UF College of Pharmacy in celebrating the remarkable research achievements of our students and trainees at the 39th Annual Research Showcase on February 9, 2026!
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
To participate in the Research Showcase, presenters must be currently enrolled or employed at the University of Florida. The Oral Competition is open to graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, while the poster sessions include graduate, undergraduate, and PharmD students, and postdoctoral trainees.
Keynote Speaker
UF College of Pharmacy
Christopher McCurdy, Ph.D., F.A.A.P.S.
Associate Dean and Professor
Event Schedule
Please note, this schedule is still being finalized and may change.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Presenter Arrival & Check-In | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom |
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Poster Competition: Clinical Science & PharmD | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Oral Competition: Junior Graduate Student, Clinical Science Division | Reitz Union Auditorium |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Oral Competition: Senior Graduate Student, Clinical Science Division | Reitz Union Auditorium |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Keynote Speaker – Christopher McCurdy | Reitz Union Auditorium |
| 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Poster Competition: Basic Science & Postdoctoral | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom |
| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | Oral Competition: Junior Graduate Student, Basic Science Division | Reitz Union Auditorium |
| 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Oral Competition: Senior Graduate Student, Basic Science Division | Reitz Union Auditorium |
| 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM | Oral Competition: Postdoctoral Trainees Division | Reitz Union Auditorium |
| 5:45 PM – 7:00 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.
Previous Events
2025 Event
38th Annual Research Showcase
The 38th Annual Research Showcase was held on February 17, 2025, and featured research presentations from more than 120 students and trainees.
Students, trainees, faculty and staff from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy filled the Reitz Union on Feb. 9 for the 39th Annual…
The Feb. 17 event saw 112 poster presentations and 12 oral presentations from UF pharmacy students and trainees.
The 37th Annual Research Showcase featured more than 110 poster presentations, 12 oral presentations and a keynote address from Dr. Angela Kashuba.
