Pediatrics: Weekly Events Digest

Join us for the Yale Pediatrics and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Dessert Reception​ on Saturday, April 25​ from 8:30-10:30 p.m.​ at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport: Momentum Ballroom B​!

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14TH ANNUAL YALE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH FORUM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026

YALE - 101 COLLEGE STREET

CONFERENCE ROOMS 123 A&B

Schedule of Events:

*All events will be held in person at 101 College Street Conference Rooms 123 A&B with the keynote speaker presenting via Zoom in Conference Room 123 A.

• 11 a.m.: Lunch
• 11:45 a.m. - noon: Opening Remarks
• Noon - 1:00 p.m.: Keynote Speaker*, Grover F. Powers, MD Memorial Lectureship
  • Paul Offit, MD; director of the Vaccine Education Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania - “The War Against Vaccines”

• 1:00 - 1:15 p.m.: Trainee Pilot Grant Awards
• 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Plenary Scientific Session-Oral Presentations
• 1:15 - 1:30 p.m.: Casey Benzaken (Resident) - Julia Ganem Presenting
• 1:30 - 1:45 p.m.: Lin Li (Research)
• 1:45 - 2 p.m.: Victoria Cueto (Student)
• 2 - 2:15 p.m.: Jodi Forward (Fellow)
• 2:15 - 4:30 p.m.: Scientific Poster Session and Reception
• 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Poster Walk

Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Educational Technology & Innovation (ETI) team will host its second Ideathon, scheduled for April 20, 2026, at the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library team-based learning classroom (SHM L 115). The workshop will be followed by an optional reception at 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Following last year's successful inaugural event, the upcoming Ideathon will once again bring together Yale’s diverse community—including faculty, students, residents, fellows, post-docs, and staff—to collaboratively tackle pressing challenges in medical education through innovative technological solutions.

Building on the framework of last year’s event, which featured inspirational problem pitches, collaborative brainstorming sessions, and solution presentations, this year's Ideathon will continue to foster a culture of innovation within the medical education space. Participants will have the opportunity to propose medical education-related design challenges, form interdisciplinary teams, and develop prototypes or strategies that leverage advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality.

Highlights:

• Welcome Remarks: Insights and visions for educational technology advancements.

• Challenge Pitches: Participants will pitch design challenges to be addressed, followed by team formations for collaborative work.

• Brainstorming and Development: Teams will engage in structured brainstorming sessions, guided by YSM ETI members, using techniques guided by “mini teach” sessions.

• Solution Presentations: Teams will present their creative solutions, demonstrating the potential impact on medical education.

• Networking Reception: A reception will conclude the event, offering further networking opportunities.

Join us at the YSM ETI Ideathon April 2026 to contribute to the future of medical education and forge connections with colleagues who share a passion for innovation. Your participation will help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through cutting-edge educational technologies.

Register for the event.

Texting code for today's session: 54828 to 203-442-9435

Zoom 553937

The Office of Academic & Professional Development (OAPD) offers faculty workshops throughout the academic year (September through May) to support professional and career development. While geared toward new and early career faculty, all faculty members are welcome to attend. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is available for those who participate.

Pediatric Tumor Board / NHL & Leukemia Conference

Thursdays (recurring weekly), 4:00pm – 5:00pm

To join the Zoom Meeting, contact: keiana.fox@yale.edu