Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight
The Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight is a celebration of groundbreaking undergraduate student-led research in health sciences.
This annual event showcases undergraduate student-led projects across a range of health science disciplines, highlighting the dedication, creativity and potential of the next generation of researchers.
During this event, students have the opportunity to present their work, connect with peers and faculty, and be recognized for their contributions to advancing science and healthcare. It is also a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate researchers to become inspired by the passion and achievements of some of today's leading health science researchers.
Get ready to see the next generation of health science leaders and researchers in action at the Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight! Details on next year's event will be shared here as they become available.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Check in and Poster Set-up & Welcome
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Poster Presentations Round #1
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Poster Presentations Round #2
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Keynote Speaker Lunch
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Awards and Closing Remarks
Check-in will take place in the atrium of the Carl E. Everett Education & Administration (EAD) Building, located at 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX. Attendees may begin checking in at 9 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
Johnathan Tune, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Physiology
Johnathan Tune received his Ph.D. in the laboratory of Dr. H. Fred Downey at UNT Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. He performed his post-doctoral work in the laboratory of Dr. Eric Feigl at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington.Dr. Tune has held academic positions at UNT Health Fort Worth, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (New Orleans, LA), and the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Dr. Tune serves on study sections for the American Heart Association and the Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health and served on the editorial board of leading cardiovascular journals, including the American Journal of Physiology Heart and Circulatory Physiology, Basic Research in Cardiology, and Circulation Research. His research has been funded by the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, Eli Lilly and Company, and the National Institutes of Health.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight is open to current undergraduate students 18 years of age or older who are interested in presenting their research and networking with students, faculty, and current professionals.
Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight is an annual event that allows undergraduate student researchers in health-related fields an opportunity to present their research, connect with peers and faculty, and celebrate the spirit of scientific discovery. The Student Research Spotlight is open to current undergraduate students 18 years of age or older who are interested in presenting their research and networking with students, faculty, and current professionals.
For all other questions about Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight, please contact our admissions team at admissions@unthealth.edu.
We are glad that you are interested in participating in the Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight as a presenter. The Student Research Spotlight is open to current undergraduate students 18 years of age or older who are interested in presenting their research and networking with students, faculty, and current professionals.
For all other questions about Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight, please contact our admissions team at admissions@unthealth.edu.
There is no cost to present or attend at this event. Additional participation details will be shared as they become available. For all other questions about Experience UNT Health Student Research Spotlight, please contact our admissions team at admissions@unthealth.edu.
Check-in will take place at a specific location on the campus of UNT Health Fort Worth. Additional instructions will be shared as they become available.
For all other questions about Experience UNT Health: Student Research Spotlight, please contact our admissions team at admissions@unthealth.edu.
Questions? For any questions or inquiries, please contact our admissions & recruitment team at admissions@unthealth.edu.