About this Event
The 2026 UC Davis Radiology Research Symposium will bring together researchers, clinicians, faculty, trainees and students to explore advances across the full spectrum of imaging research—from foundational science and technology development to clinical investigation and patient care.
The program will feature lectures focused on both basic science and clinical research, including presentations from invited speakers Norbert Pelc, Sc.D., of Stanford University and Sina Tavakoli, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Pittsburgh. Attendees will have opportunities to learn about emerging research, exchange ideas and consider how new discoveries can be translated into meaningful improvements in clinical practice.
The Symposium is open and free to all in the UC Davis community. Lunch, refreshments, and an hors d'oeuvres dinner will be provided (please RSVP if you plan to join for lunch and/or dinner).
For further details, please contact Kayla Wilkerson at [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Registration and Networking Over a Boxed Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:05 PM
Opening Remarks
Info: Youngkyoo Jung, PhD
🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:10 PM
Introduction of Plenary Speaker
Info: Andrew Hernandez, PhD
🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:40 PM
Basic Science Plenary Lecture: Dr. Norbert Pelc (Stanford)
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:20 PM
Basic Science Oral Session, four 8-minute presentations with Q&A
Info: Moderator: Hyungseok Jang, PhD
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:30 PM
Faculty Research Awards
Info: Sarah McKenney, PhD
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:10 PM
Posters Session and Coffee Break
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:15 PM
Introduction of the Plenary Speaker
Info: Misagh Piran, MD
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Clinical Research Plenary Lecture: Dr. Sina Tavakoli (U of Pittsburg)
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:20 PM
Featured Session, John Boone, PhD, and Shadi Shakeri, MD
Info: "Together We Can Make A Difference" -- Moderator: Youngkyoo Jung, PhD
🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:00 PM
Clinical Research Oral Session, four 8-minute presentations with Q&A
Info: Moderator: Misagh Piran, MD
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Research Awards Ceremony and Fireside Chat Over Dinner
Info: Sarah McKenney, PhD
Event venue & nearby stays
UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School Of Nursing, 2570 48th Street, Sacramento, United States
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