You’re Invited to Share Your Science!
We are excited to invite you to participate in the CCTS Translational Research Poster Session, which will be featured at the upcoming 2026 CCTS Translational Science Symposium held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL from October 28-30, 2026.This poster session is a unique opportunity to present your research, engage with fellow symposium attendees, and create synergistic collaborations through a premier networking event!
Poster Session Details
Who: Pre-doctoral Trainees and Post-Doctoral ScholarsWhen: October 29th from 12:00-1:15 PM
Where: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
Requirements: Download poster requirements (PDF)
Deadline: Call for posters closes on October 13th, 2026
Share Your Science!
Are you ready to showcase your research and sharpen your communication skills? Join us for the upcoming 2025 CCTS Translational Science Symposium held on October 30th-October 31st. On October 30th, you can share your science through a 3-Minute Thesis Presentation or a Poster Presentation. This is a fantastic opportunity for research scholars from across the CCTS Tri-State region to engage with the research community. Attendees who present a Poster Presentation or a Three-Minute Thesis may be eligible for the CCTS Travel Award, which reimburses up to $300 in travel expenses to the symposium.
To qualify for the Travel Award:
- Participants must register for and attend the entire symposium
- Participants have to register for either a Poster Presentation or a Three-Minute Thesis
- Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Trainees from CCTS Partner Institutions only
Travel award will be awarded post-symposium after all parameters are satisified. The award is a travel reimbursement, so no cash award will be given
Poster Topics
All poster submissions must be directly related to translational science and translational research. Poster sessions provide an informal platform for presenting research data or showcasing innovative practices. We welcome a broad range of research methodologies, including experimental studies, applied research, program evaluations, and literature reviews that address key research questions. We also encourage the submission of posters that highlight innovative practices or interventions. Whether you are presenting preliminary findings or final outcomes, your contribution will add valuable insights to the symposium.
Poster Session Awards & Evaluation criteria
CCTS will select up to three poster presentations to be recognized for excellence in research. Posters will be evaluated based on the quality of the submission and the degree of focus. There is no external funding for this award and the recipients do not receive cash prizes.
Poster Presentation Guidelines
- Poster dimensions are 48 inches wide x 36 inches tall
- Poster abstract cannot exceed 250 words (submitted through poster presentation registration) and should include a brief summary of the research, including any applicable research background information, methods, results, and conclusions.
- Research title is to be clearly displayed on the poster along with the primary presenter’s name, e-mail, institution, and name(s) of additional collaborators/authors (if applicable).
- All graphics and images are to be labeled clearly and include legends where necessary.
- Presenter must be present at their poster during designated presentation times to discuss the research and to any answer questions from the judges and attendees.
- Layman's terms should be utilized when necessary to ensure understanding by a broad audience.
- All data needs to be accurate and honestly represented. Do not manipulate images or data to mislead the audience.
- Properly reference all sources of information, images, and data.
- Provide full citations for any referenced work and properly credit all contributors, collaborators, and funding sources.
- Posters must be submitted via this form by 5 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
If you have questions about the poster session please contact Ty Lucas, CCTS Training Academy Program Director.
More Event Details:
- TSS26 Registration and Information
- Three Minute Thesis Competition
- TSS26 Location Information
- Event Agenda (PDF)
- Register Now