Department of Pathology & Immunology

2026 Annual Pathology and Immunology Trainee Research Symposium

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The 2026 Annual Pathology and Immunology Trainee Research Symposium will be held as an in-person meeting this spring on Feb. 18, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.!

The Program Committee is committed to hosting an exciting and comprehensive program, including a keynote address, invited speakers, platform presentations, poster presentations, and networking opportunities. The symposium is an opportunity for clinical and research trainees to showcase their research work to the entire department and is a great opportunity for networking.

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Keynote Lecture - Margaret A. Goodell, Ph.D.

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Margaret “Peggy” Goodell, Ph.D.
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Margaret “Peggy” A. Goodell, PhD is Professor and Chair of Molecular & Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine and Director of its Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Center. A pioneering stem cell biologist, she is best known for her discoveries on the genetic and epigenetic regulation of hematopoietic stem cells in aging and disease. Dr. Goodell is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine, and her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Damashek Prize from the American Society of Hematology and the Edith & Peter O’Donnell Award in Medicine.

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Program Outline

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Welcome and Opening Remarks
Keynote Lecture
Faculty Presentations
Trainee Presentations
Poster Sessions
Awards Session
Closing Remarks
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Trainee Research Committee

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  • Thomas A. Cooper, M.D.
  • William K. Decker, Ph.D.
  • Sridevi Devaraj, Ph.D., DABCC, FRSC
  • Ramakrishna Kommagani, Ph.D.
  • Angshumoy Roy, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Nahir Cortes-Santiago, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Jun Teruya, M.D., DSc.
  • Jing Wang, M.D.
  • Chief Residents
  • Associate Chief Residents