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At the 2026 College of Medicine Annual Education Symposium on January 28, Rylie Severson, a research assistant in the lab, presented on the CARESTREAM program as a tool for enhancing undergraduate readiness for health professions. This year’s conference theme, “ Navigating Change with Purpose ”, highlighted work in artificial intelligence, medical education research, teaching innovation, and...

On February 27, Yogesh Kumaran, BS, successfully defended his PhD dissertation, “LIFE Hip: Leveraging In Sim for Fracture Evaluation.” His research explored the use of simulation-driven approaches to enhance the evaluation of hip fractures, with the goal of improving clinical insight in orthopedic care. Through this work, Yogesh contributed to the growing intersection of simulation, engineering...

On March 25th, Jennifer Eramo, MSN, BS, RN successfully defended her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Project titled Blood Pressure Measurement in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Initiative, a meaningful contribution to improving one of the most fundamental, and often overlooked, aspects of primary care delivery. We are incredibly proud of Jennifer for reaching this milestone and for the...

At the 2026 CTSI Annual Scientific Meeting, Carmen Quatman presented on the work of the LIFT Lab and its ongoing projects. This year’s meeting, themed Advancing Health Through Science and Partnerships for a Healthier Future, highlighted research focused on rural communities and improving care delivery. Dr. Quatman also shared updates on the HEART trial, a $16.6 million orthopedic clinical trial...

In early December, Riley Summers, Gabriel Alain, and Jennifer Eramo traveled to Anaheim, California for the annual Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) conference. The goal of this conference is to bring together “Dedicated improvement professionals from across the globe convene to tackle health care's most pressing challenges: improvement capability, patient and workforce safety, equity...