O’Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) Resource Showcase
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 6:00pm ET (Reception to follow from 6-7pm ET)
Location: The John Hopkins University Bloomberg Center (555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001)
ESI Travel Award: We are offering travel awards to this meeting for Early-Stage Investigators (ESIs). Click HERE for the full announcement and apply directly HERE.
Registration request submission deadline: Registration is on a first come, first served basis, so submit your registration request now to secure your place!
The OKRA Consortium is hosting its inaugural Resource Showcase on April 6, 2026, in Washington, D.C. at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. All are welcome to attend. Early-career investigators will learn about OKRA’s resources including, services, tools, and expertise offered by the NRCs. The showcase will allow attendees to receive guidance on writing successful proposals, an opportunity to collaborate with the NRCs, participate in breakout sessions with OKRA PIs and key personnel, and an opportunity to review and receive guidance on research questions and aims pages with peers and OKRA investigators. Established investigators are also encouraged to attend to learn more about the services offered by our seven National Resource Centers (NRCs), speak with NRC representatives, and participate in round table discussions. It is expected that this opportunity will lead to increased collaborations of awardees with the OKRA Consortium. All eligible applicants, including past travel awardees and OKRA Opportunity Pool applicants, are encouraged to apply.
Please note: Space is limited and submission of your registration request does not guarantee attendance. You will receive an email from okrancc@uab.edu with the decision regarding your attendance as space allows.
The tentative agenda may be viewed HERE.
The application for Early-Stage Investigators (ESI) Travel Awards can be found HERE.
Registration Form