Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
The CU Anschutz Department of Pediatrics, Colorado Child Health Research Institute (CCHRI) and Adult & Child Center for Outcomes Research & Delivery Science (ACCORDS) will host the third annual Pediatric Research Day on October 29, 2026. Save the date and stay tuned for more details!
Featuring Keynote Speaker Matthew DeCamp, MD, PhD
Matthew DeCamp, MD, PhD, is a practicing internist, social scientist and philosopher who employs empirical and conceptual methods to identify and solve cutting edge problems at the interface of health care, policy and bioethics. He serves as Director of Research Ethics and Associate Director of Community Engagement for the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) and is a member of the Partnership of Academicians and Communities for Translation (PACT) Council of the CCTSI. Dr. DeCamp is an award-winning teacher and mentor, and has more than a decade of service on Institutional Review Boards. Special emphases of his research include ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI), engaging patients in health care organizational decision-making, and global health (with a focus on short-term global health ethics).
Event Schedule Highlights11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Poster Session & LunchExplore research posters and engage with investigators, trainees and research staff while networking with colleagues from across CU Anschutz.1:10–1:25 p.m. | Opening RemarksHear from leaders across campus including:
1:25–1:55 p.m. | Keynote Presentation“Pediatric Research in the Age of AI: New Tools, Old Ethical Questions”Introduction by: Steve Daniels, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair, DOP, CU Anschutz School of Medicine, Pediatrician-in-Chief and L. Joseph Butterfield Chair in Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Colorado Presented by: Matthew DeCamp, MD, Professor, Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Center for Bioethics and Humanities, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Community Engagement Associate Director, CCTSI, CU Anschutz School of Medicine 1:55–2:05 p.m. | Mission Moment“Bearing Witness: The Bow Tie Tapestries of Steve Berman, MD”Facilitated by: Jamie Feinstein, MD, MPH/MSPH, Medical Director, CCHRI, Professor, Section of General Academic Pediatrics, DOP, CU Anschutz School of Medicine 2:05–2:45 p.m. | Expert AI Panel Discussion“Using AI in Pediatric Research”Facilitated by: Charles Sagerström, PhD, Professor, Section of Developmental Biology, Vice Chair for Basic Science Research, DOP, CU Anschutz School of Medicine Hear from leading experts discussing the opportunities, challenges and future applications of artificial intelligence in pediatric research.
2:50–3:35 p.m. | Flash TalksFacilitated by: Darcy Thompson, MD, MPH, Clinical Research Director, CCHRI, Professor, Section of Nutrition, DOP, CU Anschutz School of MedicineOutstanding fellows, postdoctoral scholars, research professionals and investigators will present innovative projects spanning developmental biology, critical care, neurology, gastroenterology, surgery and movement sciences.
3:35–3:50 p.m. | Research Excellence AwardsFacilitated by: Kristen Nadeau, MD, MS, Professor and Head, Section of Endocrinology, Vice Chair for Clinical & Translational Research, DOP, CU Anschutz School of MedicineCelebrate award recipients:
3:50–4:05 p.m. | Outstanding Publication Presentation“Housing the Heart: From Pericardium Development to Pediatric Heart Disease”Presented by: Christian Mosimann, PhD, MSc, Professor and The Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Chair for the Cardiac Research Director, Section of Developmental Biology, DOP, CU Anschutz School of Medicine |
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