DEB Student Research Day | Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Date:May 19, 2026

The UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (DEB) is proud to introduce its inaugural Student Research Day on Tuesday May 19, 2026, a new annual tradition sponsored and organized by the DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee. This event will spotlight the remarkable breadth and depth of research across our department and affirm the essential role that student scholarship plays in sustaining a vibrant, thriving academic community. All DEB staff, students, and faculty are welcome to attend!

For students in the Epidemiology and Translational Science (ETS) PhD, Advanced Training in Clinical Research (ATCR), Implementation Science, and Health Data Science Master’s programs, the day will provide invaluable experience presenting their work and engaging with colleagues across disciplines.

Designed to be engaging, informative, and energizing, DEB Student Research Day invites all DEB students to submit abstracts for consideration. Please see the information on abstract submission and registration below.

The DEB Student Research Day is an in-person event open to all in DEB. Please complete the survey in the Registration section below so we have headcount for lunch. This will also help us plan for space and materials to accommodate poster presentations.

Registration deadline	Monday, April 13
Event Date	Tuesday, May 19
Time	10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location	Mission Hall, Floor 1 and Floor 2 (see agenda)

DEB Student Research Day - Event Information & Registration
for Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Agenda for Tuesday May 19, 2026

Full Agenda

Time	Location	Activity
9:15	MH Town Center, Fl2	Coffee + light breakfast available
10:00-11:00	MH Fl 1 & Fl 2	Poster viewing and judging [MAP FORTHCOMING]
11:00-11:45	MH 1400	Oral abstract presentations and Q&A
11:45-12:15	MH 1400	Keynote address
12:15-12:30	MH 1400	Award presentations and closing comments
12:30-1:30	Mission Hall TBD	Lunch

Reasonable Accommodation

UCSF welcomes everyone, including people with disabilities, to our events. To request reasonable accommodations for this event, please email [email protected] as soon as possible.

Questions

Sophie Huddart, PhD
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Chair, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
[email protected]

Beverly Bitagon
DEB Education Program Administrator
Team Member, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
[email protected]

Student Abstract Submission

Instructions for Submitting an Abstract

All DEB students are invited to submit abstracts for consideration. Abstracts will be considered for poster and oral presentations. Poster presenters may opt to participate in a judged poster competition. Each abstract submission must include one student registration.

Abstract submission requirements:

No more than 300 words;
Include abstract title, authors, and author affiliations;
Include sections for Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions;
One table or figure (optional);
Works in progress and abstracts presented at other conferences are welcome;
Submit abstracts in PDF format and label as "LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.PDF."

Abstracts must be uploaded by Monday, April 13 no later than 5:00 p.m.

Registration

If you wish to submit an abstract, go to the Registration section below and complete the survey. You will be able to upload your PDF abstract within the survey. Please register by Monday, April 13 so we can plan for space and materials to accommodate poster presentations.

Abstracts must be uploaded by Monday, April 13 no later than 5:00 p.m.

We will reply to each submission before the end of April.

Poster Presentations

If your abstract is selected for display, please note the following:

On the day of the event, poster set up commences at 9:45 a.m. with poster take down no later than 2:15 p.m.
Poster viewing will occur from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Participants must stand near their posters during this time.
For participants who enter the optional poster competition, judging will occur during the poster viewing period.
Posters will be judged on research quality, poster design, and oral presentation.
Participants may display posters that have been exhibited at other conferences and research days.
Limited financial assistance is available for poster printing costs.

Questions about abstract submissions

Sophie Huddart, PhD
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Chair, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
[email protected]

REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2026 DEB Student Research Day

PLEASE REGISTER HERE IF YOU ARE ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING

Participation Format

This is an in-person event only.

Reasonable Accommodation

UCSF welcomes everyone, including people with disabilities, to our events. To request reasonable accommodation for this event, please email [email protected] as soon as possible.

Questions about Registration

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Beverly Bitagon
DEB Education Program Administrator
Team Member, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
[email protected]

Culture and Collaboration Planning Team for
2026 DEB Student Research Day

Sophie Huddart, PhD
Chair, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Pamela Murnane, PhD
Team Member, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Beverly Bitagon
Team Member, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
DEB Education Program Administrator

Belinda Chen
Team Member, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
Health Data Science Master's Student

Claire McDonell
Team Member, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
ETS PhD Student

Ashel Chelsea Dsouza
Team Member, DEB Culture and Collaboration Committee
ATCR Master's Student

Event Type

Conference

DEB Student Research Day - Event Information & Registration for Tuesday, May 19, 2026