2026 Wisconsin Collaborative Clinical Research Professionals Conference

Join others who have a shared interest in advancing clinical research and improving health outcomes in our state and beyond! The conference will be held April 14, 2026 at the Madison Public Library - Central. The event will bring together the “Voices of Clinical Research,” participants, researchers, industry partners, academic health centers, students, and community organizations who collectively work to advance clinical research.

This will be a terrific opportunity to engage with fellow stakeholders, build partnerships, and exchange ideas on research participation, diversity, technology, and career development.

A big THANK YOU to our event sponsors!

Gold:

• Abingdon Health
• UW–Madison M.S. in Biotechnology Program

Silver:

• BioForward

We recommend parking in the , located on W Mifflin Street, as it is the closest parking ramp to the Downtown Madison Public Library. The hourly fee for the Overture Center garage is $1.60. You can also park in the , located on N Carroll Street,for an hourly fee of $1.50.

Both the Overture Center parking ramp and the State Street Capitol ramp have elevator access and marked stalls for persons with disabilities.

You can find more information about the downtown parking garages here.

There are also metered parking spaces available on W Mifflin Street, however there is an hourly time limit for these spaces. Vehicles with disabled plates or hangtags are exempt from time limitations and may park at no charge at parking meters designated for 30 minutes or more.

If you need an accommodation for this event, please contact Sarah Becker at least two weeks in advance.

Info: Sponsored by BioForward

Info: Dr. Raison is professor of psychiatry and human ecology in the UW–Madison Department of Psychiatry.

Info: Participants from 3 different studies share their stories and experiences.

Info: Sponsored by Abingdon Health & The UW MS in Biotechnology Program

Info: Dr. Obeidat is associate professor of neurology in the Neuroscience Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Madison Public Library - Central, 201 West Mifflin Street, Madison, United States

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