27th annual Research Day
Jan. 24, 2026
Translational Medicine Institute
Research Day is a showcase of cutting-edge research projects and approaches from members of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences community. The annual symposium is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to present their work and talents, connect with other students and faculty at CSU, and learn about other disciplines.
Join us for a celebration of diverse and exciting achievements in basic, translational, clinical, and outcomes research, as well as lively discussions and multidisciplinary collaborations across the fields of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences. All members of the local community are encouraged to participate in this free event. Use #CVMBSResearchDay to share your photos of Research Day!
View a full list of presenters and abstracts, our sponsors, and more on our interactive Research Day app.
Schedule of events
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Doors open; attendee setup | |
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Undergraduate poster session | Third-floor hallways |
| 11:15-11:30 a.m. | Snack break | |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Session I | |
| Poster session (odd numbers) | Grand Event Hall | |
| Oral talks | Auditorium and Boardroom | |
| 1:30-1:45 p.m. | Snack break, posters swap (session I removed, session II put up) | |
| 1:45-3:45 p.m. | Session II | |
| Poster session (even numbers) | Grand Event Hall | |
| Oral talks | Auditorium and Boardroom | |
| 3:45-4:15 p.m. | Beverages/Hors d'oeuvres, all posters removed | |
| 4:15-5 p.m. | Zoetis keynote Julie Moreno (award presentation, keynote talk) | |
| 5-5:30 p.m. | Awards ceremony |
Keynote speaker
Julie Moreno, Ph.D.
2025 Zoetis Veterinary Research Excellence Awardee
Associate professor, Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Talk title
“Pathologic Protein Accumulation and Glial Activation Dynamics in Geriatric Dogs With Cognitive Dysfunction”
Bio
Julie Moreno is a neurotoxicologist whose research centers on brain aging and the cellular mechanisms driving neurodegeneration. As an associate professor in the Prion Research Center and associate director of the Brain Research Center, she investigates how misfolded proteins – such as prions and tau – disrupt brain function and contribute to neuronal toxicity in neurodegenerative protein misfolding diseases (NPMDs). Her lab focuses on the intersection of brain aging, neuroinflammation, and neurotoxicity, with particular attention to the neuroimmune axis.
Dr. Moreno’s work integrates toxicology, neuroimmunology, and regenerative medicine to uncover new therapeutic strategies for age-related neurodegenerative diseases.