Friday, May 1

Download the 2026 Poster Presentation Guidelines for all details regarding poster submission and printing.

Key Takeaways from the Poster Presentation Guidelines:

• New this year: Poster size and orientation
  • 4 ft tall x 6ft wide, Portrait
• Use the PowerPoint Poster Template for your submission
• Carefully read the 2026 Poster Presentation Guidelines for specifics:
  • Design Requirements
  • Required VA content
  • Poster sections and content
  • Presenter checklist
  • Printing instructions
• Submit a LEAF request to print by April 1, 2026
• Poster must be submitted as a PPT file

What are the Lightning Round oral presentations?

The Lightning Round oral presentations are 3-minute presentations where investigators will provide a general overview of their poster, with a special emphasis on the relevance to Veterans.

Who will be presenting?

Eleven investigators will be chosen based on their abstract submissions. Participants will be notified via email from the awards committee, and they will compete for a Lightning Round Best Presentation award.

Can I ask the presenters questions?

Yes! Please visit their poster during the poster session (11:15am – 1:15pm) to ask them all the interesting questions you have.

From Idea to Submission: Navigating Core Support Services for VA Research Grants

Jacob Lindheimer, PhD; Maggie Covar, MBA; Jennifer Darter, MSN, CCRC; Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD; and Leah Phillips, MPH

Core Leaders, JAHVH Research Service

Monday, April 27, 2026

Nothing About Us Without Us: Elevating Stakeholder Voices in VA Research

Tracy Sides, MPH, PhD

Engagement Lead, VA Pain/Opioid Consortium of Research Center for Care Delivery and Outcomes Research

Minneapolis VAMC

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

VA Data 101: Key Datasets,

Access Requirements, and Where to Find Help

Maria Souden, MSI, PhD

Director, VA Information Resource Center (VIReC)

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Wednesday, April 29 2026

Keynote Presentation: 09:00-10:15

Learning Health Systems: Aligning VA Research and Clinical Goals to Improve Veteran Health

Amy Kilbourne, MPH, PhD

Deputy Chief, Research and Development Officer for Investigators; Scientific Review and Management (ISRM) (Acting); Office of Research and Development (14RDH)

Oral Presentation: 10:15-11:00

Lightning Round: Overviews from Select Poster Abstracts

Multiple Speakers Selected

Poster Presentation: 11:15-1:15

Many Questions, One Mission: The James A. Haley VA Research Poster Showcase

Multiple Speakers

Oral Presentation: 2:30-3:30

Beyond the Numbers: Veterans’ Stories of the Real-World Impact of VA Research

Jennifer Darter, MSN, CCRN; Shannon Miles, PhD; Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, and featured Veterans

FAQs

1. Where is visitor parking located at the hospital?

See attached parking map.

2. Is parking free or is there a fee for hospital visitors?

Parking is free.

3. How far is the parking lot/garage from the main entrance?

The main hospital entrance is across the crosswalk and Emerald Lot.

4. Is there a time limit for how long I can park?

There is no time limit for parking.

5. What should I do if the parking lot is full?

If the parking lot if full, you may choose to park in the lots across 131st Ave off of Livingston Ave, Freedom Lot and Liberty Lot.

6. What safety and security measures are in place for the parking areas?

The parking garage/lots are monitored by VA Police; however, please do not leave any valuables in your car. If you feel unsafe, you may contact VA Police at 813-972-7554 and they can provide you with an escort.