Brown University Health Research Day 2025
The Brown University Health Office of Research hosted its 32nd annual Research Day on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event was headlined by a presentation from Suzanne Phelan, PhD, titled, “Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiometabolic Health: From Preconception Through Pregnancy, and Postpartum.” Dr. Phelan is a professor of kinesiology and public health and the director of women’s health at California Polytechnic State University. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in psychiatry and human behavior at The Miriam Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
After the keynote address, Sean Monaghan, MD, the 2025 Brown University Health Bruce M. Selya Award in Research Excellence honoree, delivered his presentation titled, “Sepsis and Innovation.” After Dr. Monaghan’s presentation, the program continued with a brief awards ceremony recognizing the 2025 Research Abstract Award recipients, followed by a poster session featuring all abstract presentations.
Research Day 2025 Photo Gallery
Agenda
Rhode Island Hospital George Auditorium
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 to 8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 8 to 8:05 a.m | Bharat Ramratnam, MD, introduced John Fernandez |
| 8:05 to 8:20 a.m | John Fernandez discussed research highlights |
| 8:20 to 8:30 a.m | Bharat Ramratnam, MD, introduced the keynote speaker, Suzanne Phelan, PhD |
| 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Keynote speaker, Suzanne Phelan, PhD, presented "Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiometabolic Health: From Preconception Through Pregnancy, and Postpartum" |
| 9:30 to 9:40 a.m. | Bharat Ramratnam, MD, introduced the 2025 Bruce Selya awardee |
| 9:40 to 10:30 | 2025 Bruce M. Selya Award for Excellence in Research Recipient, Sean Monaghan, MD, presented "Sepsis and Innovation" |
| 10:30 to 10:40 a.m. | Ghada Bourjeily, MD, FCCP, and Jen Friedmann announced abstract winners |
Gerry House Lobby
Snacks, treats, and beverages will be provided.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Open to all check-in with eposters |
| 8:15 to 8:35 a.m. | Session 1 check-in with eposters |
| 8:35 to 8:55 a.m. | Session 2 check-in with eposters |
| 8:55 to 9:15 a.m. | Session 3 check-in with eposter |
| 10:50 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. | Poster viewing and refreshments - three 40-minute presentations with 10 minutes between sessions to transition |
| 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. | Session 1 Transition: 11:30 to 11:40 a.m. |
| 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Session 2 Transition: 12:20 to 12:30 p.m. |
| 12:30 to 1:10 p.m. | Session 3 |
| 1:10 p.m. | Final close-out of 2025 Brown University Health Research Day |