STUDENT MEDICAL SUMMIT
6th February 2027
STUDENT MEDICAL SUMMIT
SATURDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2027
#SMS2027
Research Competition
Undergraduate reearch from across the island of Ireland will be showcased in our poster exhibition, celebrating the breadth and quality of student-led research
Our judging panel will review all posters and select five to proceed to the final round, where each finalist will present their research in a seven-minute oral presentation
A range of awards will recognise student excellence across the competition, culminating in the announcement of the 'Irish Undergraduate Medical Researcher of the Year.'
Panel Discussion 2027
Topic & Panellists to be announced
Our panel discussion session aims to bring together leading experts from clinical practice & scientific research backgrounds, to explore key issues shaping the future of the medicine field
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The Summit is a showcase of excellence in student research in the fields of health and life sciences.
The Summit serves to:
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Showcase undergraduate research by providing students with a platform to present their findings and share their work.
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Inspire student interest in research, with opportunities to hear from leading scientists, see first-hand the impact that research has on the world, and to meet and exchange ideas with fellow students.
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Recognise excellence in research through the presentation of the Irish Undergraduate Medical Researcher of the Year award.
When and where?
The summit is a day-long event that will be held on Saturday, February 6th 2027 on the UCD Belfield Campus.
PREVIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
A University College Dublin alumnus, Professor O'Rahilly is unquestionably one of the most eminent Irish figures in modern research. Professor O'Rahilly has had a litany of honours bestowed on him throughout his extremely distinguished career. He was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society in 2003. In 2013, he was knighted for his contribution to medical research.
Professor Orla Hardiman has a longstanding record of research excellence which has seen her receive widespread acclaim domestically and abroad. Her major research focus is motor neuron disease and related motor neuron degenerations, in addition to interests in genetics and clinical epidemiology. Hardiman is the only Irish-based fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and is recognized as a leader in patient advocacy.
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