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Cardiovascular Research Center

MCW Cardiovascular Research Center Research Retreat

Join us as we break down barriers to research within the CVRC, exploring new models and approaches to old problems, and building bridges to connect data and investigators to lead to new discoveries.

Date: November 16, 2026
Location: MCW Campus, Alumni Center & Kerrigan Auditorium

Please email cgara@mcw.edu with any questions.

Registration closes on November 5, 2026

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Retreat Keynote Speaker

Ken Poss, PhD

Kenneth Poss, PhD
Director of Regenerative Biology, Morgridge Institute
Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ken Poss is Director of Regenerative Biology at Morgridge Institute and Professor of Cell and Regenerative Biology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. From 2003-2024, he led his research program at Duke investigating zebrafish models of regeneration, where he served as James B. Duke Professor of Regenerative Biology and Head of the Duke Regeneration Center. Poss discovered heart regeneration in zebrafish, establishing an important natural model of robust cardiac repair, and his lab has identified key mechanisms of tissue regeneration in this animal model. Recent work from his lab has developed live imaging approaches to regeneration and has discovered regulatory sequences that control regeneration programs, named tissue regeneration enhancer elements.

Retreat Poster Session Frequently Asked Questions

Poster Session Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026

  • To present a poster, please fill out the Abstract Submission form (link below) and upload during the online registration process.
  • There will be (2) poster sessions scheduled for the retreat, session assignment will be random.
  • Please prepare your poster to fit within a 8 feet wide x 4 feet high space.
  • ANY changes to the poster or poster presentation AFTER initial submission must be made no later than 10 days prior to the retreat.

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