The Brown University Health Office of Research will host its annual Research Day on Friday, November 7, 2025.
The event will be 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 director of women’s health at California Polytechnic State University.
For those unable to attend in person, the talks at the George Auditorium will also be broadcast via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 830 2017 9677
Passcode: 11072025
Additional presentations will include the Bruce Selya Award Winner in Research Excellence and research posters from Brown University Health and other Rhode Island research institutions.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 to 8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 8 to 8:05 a.m | Bharat Ramratnam, MD, introduces John Fernandez |
| 8:05 to 8:20 a.m | John Fernandez will discuss research highlights |
| 8:20 to 8:30 a.m | Bharat Ramratnam, MD, will introduce the keynote speaker, Suzanne Phelan, PhD |
| 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Keynote speaker, Suzanne Phelan, PhD, will present "Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiometabolic Health: From Preconception Through Pregnancy, and Postpartum" |
| 9:30 to 9:40 a.m. | Bharat Ramratnam, MD, will introduce the 2025 Bruce Selya awardee |
| 9:40 to 10:30 | 2025 Bruce M. Selya Award for Excellence in Research Recipient, Sean Monaghan, MD, will present "Sepsis and Innovation" |
| 10:30 to 10:40 a.m. | Ghada Bourjeily, MD, FCCP, and Jen Friedmann will announce abstract winners |
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 |
The keynote presentation by Suzanne Phelan, PhD will be titled Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiometabolic Health: From preconception through pregnancy, and postpartum.
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: In-person at George Auditorium Rhode Island Hospital; virtual via Zoom
Sean Monaghan, MD, will deliver a presentation titled, Sepsis and Innovation.
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 9:40 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: In-person at George Auditorium Rhode Island Hospital; virtual via Zoom
The target audience for Research Day includes physicians, researchers and other involved in health-related research and education.
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
Annual Research Day is a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence across Brown University Health and its affiliated institutions. This full-day event brings together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and students to showcase groundbreaking work and foster interdisciplinary connections.
Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Criteria and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education.
Physicians: Rhode Island Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
