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Annual Events

The Translational Research Office hosts various conferences and symposia throughout the year. Upcoming events can be found on the college's events calendar. Contact the Translational Research Office (TReO) with questions or to request to receive updates about upcoming research events.

Research Week  

In the spring of 2025, TReO hosted the College's Inaugural Research Week, showcasing multiple research events that were previously held at different times of the year. This new format aims to foster collaboration and highlight exciting research projects and discoveries among diverse groups at all training levels. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre and the Flinn Foundation, there is no cost to attend these events.

ABRC-Flinn Foundation Research Conference

This annual research conference brings together grant awardees from the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre and the Flinn Foundation to showcase their research advances. It is sponsored by the ABRC and the Flinn Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.
The 10th Annual ABRC-Flinn Research Conference was held on May 8, 2025 as part of the 2025 Inaugural Research Week.

Reimagine Health Research Symposium

The mission of the annual reimagine Health Research Symposia is to provide an open and inclusive platform for the dissemination and discussion of significant and current challenges and solutions facing the health of humankind. To accomplish this goal, the venue brings together experts to present and discuss scientifically underpinned findings, as well as social and ethical matters. The symposium is sponsored by the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) and the Flinn Foundation. This event is free and open to the public. The 7th Annual reimagine Health Research Symposium was held on December 11, 2024 and the 8th Annual reimagine Health Research Symposium will be held on December 4, 2025. Registration details to come! 

Research Retreat

The Translational Research Office hosts a bi-annual Research Retreat for research faculty, postdocs and staff to have an informative discussion centered around enhancing research at the college. The Vice Dean for Research and Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs provide updates and attendees are encouraged to share their input and ideas during round-table style discussions.
The Translational Research Office Spring Retreat 2024 took place on May 2, 2024. Click here to view the recording.

Workshops and Trainings

TReO hosts a variety of workshops, vendor shows and seminars throughout the year. Various trainings are also made available by the University of Arizona research community. Please visit the Workshops and Trainings page to learn more about biostatistics, compliance, lab safety, ORCID, and other trainings.

Research Education

The college provides multiple opportunities for those wanting to learn more about conducting research. Please see the opportunities below and in the left-hand scroll menu to learn more. 

  • International Research Fellowship - The College of Medicine – Phoenix International Research Fellowship Program is dedicated to nurturing global connections through research development and publication, under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors.
  • Flinn Foundation Summer Internship Program - The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and Flinn Foundation Summer Research Internship provides a hands-on opportunity for qualified undergraduate students to engage in hypothesis-driven biomedical research. Interns work in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that fosters critical thinking, scientific analysis, technical laboratory skills, and clinical techniques.
  • Trainee Seminar Series - This seminar series is a weekly opportunity for graduate students and postdocs to present their latest research and receive feedback. Each session includes two twenty-minute presentations and all participants receive and provide peer feedback. FALL 2025 Schedule: Wednesdays from 9:00 - 10:00 AM in HSEB B302. 
  • Biotech Research Development and Entrepreneurialism (BRDE) Coffee, Consultation, and Collaboration Series - Each month, the team discusses a different component of bioscience research, development, and innovation. The series provides an open forum for researchers to discuss their translational findings, receive feedback, and gain insight on product development and funding opportunities. The initiative is supported by the Flinn Foundation and aims to foster a culture of medical innovation and translate research findings into tangible health solutions. The initiative is led by BRDE Project Manager Dong Wang, MD, PhD, and Guy Reed, MD, MS, Dean Emeritus. You may complete this form to receive updates about the meeting series. Please reach out to Sabrina Uddin with any questions. 
  • Scholarly Project - Every student at the college designs and successfully completes a hypothesis-driven research Scholarly Project. Through this process, students learn about medical information literacy, life-long learning, teamwork, effective communication, research methods, evidence-based medicine approaches and ethics related to scholarly inquiry.
  • Lab Volunteers and Interns - Those interested in volunteering in a lab at the College can complete the Lab Volunteer Form. Their information is made available to researchers at the college who are looking for volunteers.