From nationally renowned keynote speakers to oral presentations, compelling workshops and more, the 15^th Annual Clinical Research Conference offers attendees an exceptional opportunity to share findings specific to clinical research and gain new knowledge that could affect clinical research programs.

Intended for healthcare professionals, clinical experts and academic professionals, this highly sought-after two-day conference is informative, educational and engaging.

“Year after year, our Clinical Research Conference offers invaluable knowledge on the importance of research and dissemination as a critical requirement of evidence-based practice,” says Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN, APRN-CNS, Cleveland Clinic Senior Nurse Scientist and Conference Chair. “As 2019 marks our milestone 15^th year hosting the conference, we have an incredible agenda planned that is sure to offer something for everyone.”

Key highlights and objectives

The 15^th Annual Clinical Research Conference will feature 24 oral research presentations and more than 50 poster presentations. In addition, 12 workshops, from advanced to beginner levels, will include themes on statistics, design and methodology.

Conference objectives include:

• Providing a forum for research collaboration and partnerships between clinicians at various institutions (clinical and academic).
• Fostering a culture of inquiry through sharing (dissemination) of research (podium and poster).
• Enhancing knowledge of methodological issues specific to clinical research.
• Contributing to the dissemination and translation of new knowledge through discussions, networking and workshops.

The event will feature two nationally renowned keynote speakers:

• Pamela Z. Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN
  Ralston House Endowed Term Chair in Gerontological Nursing; Associate Professor of Geropsychiatric Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing and Nurse Scientist, Presbyterian Medical Center
• Rita H. Pickler, PhD, RN, FAAN
  FloAnn Sours Easton Endowed Professor of Child and Adolescent Health & Director, PhD and MS in Nursing Science Programs, Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children & Youth, The Ohio State University College of Nursing and Contingent Nurse Scientist, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Don’t miss your chance to learn from and network with the best

Sponsored by the Stanley Shalom Zielony Institute for Nursing Excellence, the 15^th Annual Clinical Research Conference is being held April 29-30 in Warrensville Heights, Ohio (an eastern suburb of Cleveland). The conference begins promptly at 8 a.m. EST and concludes at 4 p.m. EST. Attendees can choose to attend one or both conference days.

Registration is available online and open through April 1. Registration will not be available at the conference. Contact hours will be awarded. View the agenda and get directions, overnight accommodation information and more.