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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 17, 2025
Location: MCW Campus, Alumni Center

Please email cgara@mcw.edu with any questions.

Registration closes on November 7.

Register Today!

Retreat Keynote Speaker

Brian Colwell Jensen, MD

Brian Colwell Jensen, MD
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Brian Jensen, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Jensen is a physician-scientist with a clinical and investigative focus on heart failure. He has clinical certification in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplantation and directs the UNC Cardio-oncology clinic. His laboratory uses mouse and cell culture models to study the molecular response to myocardial injury with a focus on adrenergic receptor biology and cellular metabolism.

View the 2025 Research Retreat Keynote Speaker Flyer (PDF)

Retreat Poster Session Frequently Asked Questions

Poster Session Registration Deadline: October 24

  • To present a poster, please fill out the Abstract Submission form (link below) and upload during the online registration process.
    Abstract Submission Form (DOCX)

  • 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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