2025 Event Information
The Department of Pediatrics sponsored the 1th Annual Pediatrics Medical Student Research Forum on August 30, 2025, at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in Orlando.This was truly a national stage, with over 60 students across the country and beyond, providing a platform for showcasing innovative pediatric research. The depth, quality, and creativity reflected in the presentations were truly inspiring.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our keynote speaker, Dr. Laura Jacobsen, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UF College of Medicine, for delivering an uplifting and motivational message to the students. We are also deeply appreciative of our dedicated UF faculty judges — Drs. Molly Posa, Maria Kelly, Kristin Dayton, Laura Jacobsen, Puneet Tung, Tim Foster, and Renee Modica — whose time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback were essential in supporting and inspiring our participants.
This program is sponsored by the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP), the Society for Pediatric Research, the University of Florida Department of Pediatrics, and the College of Medicine Office of Educational Affairs.
Awards
Among the many outstanding oral and “power talk” presentations, we are proud to recognize the following individuals for their exceptional contributions:
Oral Presentations
First Place
Sarrinah Saif
University of Florida
Second Place
Ashley Pietra
University of Colorado, School of Medicine
Third Place
Ruiyang Huang
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Third Place
Savannah Zettler
University of Florida, College of Medicine
Power Talk Presentations
First Place
Jessica Munck
University of Connecticut
First Place
Heushler Moise
University of Florida
Second Place
Erjola Toska
Nova Southeastern University
Third Place
Kalie Nuss
Florida State University
About the Forum
The Pediatric Research Forum for Medical Students is an exciting opportunity for students to share their research with peers.
- The forum, open to all medical students, will take place in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Oral and poster presentations will be available for basic science, case report/series, and clinical research.
Pediatrics is an ever-changing field of discovery and innovation. Today’s research will lead to tomorrow’s cures
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us at pedsresearchforum@peds.ufl.edu
Past Event Photos
