The below table summarizes educational activities offered by the Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education office that highlight and incorporate the scholarly research endeavors of our students and faculty. The activities have been developed under the leadership of Jeffrey Gray, PhD, Vice President for Research and Global Initiatives and supports the Office of Research's mission to "develop the University as a cultivator of distinctive faculty and student researchers who discover and disseminate new knowledge."

2018 Research CME

	Resources to Address Rigor and Reproducibility in Your Grants and Manuscripts: The New Requirements  January 17, 2018 Munroe Building, Des Moines University Event website (objectives and facilitator included) Target Audience: Des Moines University deans and department chairs. Number in Attendance:  Rigor and Reproducibility Presentation Slides
	Friday Research Seminar Series: MSBS Students January 19, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speakers:
	Friday Research Seminar Series: MSBS Students February 2, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speakers:
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  February 16, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Friday Research Seminar Series: March 2, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  March 23, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Friday Research Seminar Series: March 30, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes research purpose) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  April 13, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Building an Exceptional Animal Care and Use Program Through Engaged Leaders and Continuous Improvement April 18, 2018 Munroe Building, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:  PRIM&R 2018 Handouts
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  May 4, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  May 11, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	2018 Mentored Student Research Program July 20, 2018 Student Education Center, Des Moines University Event website (agenda included) Target Audience: DMU students, staff, faculty, surrounding scientific medical community, and participants in the Mentored Student Research Program Purpose: Research is vital, and at DMU students are vital to research. Contributions from students are vital in helping move campus research forward. The DMU Mentored Student Research Program is an excellent opportunity for students to highlight their research findings. All summer research students are invited to present on any topic or experience related to research. Keynote Address: It Takes a Village: A Translational Scientist's Journey Alexandra J. Greenberg, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic Number in Attendance:  2017 Mentored Student Abstract Book 2017 Mentored Student Dose of DMU Blog Post 2017 Mentored Student Photo Album
	Writing Competitive Grant Proposals July 26, 2018 Munroe Building, Des Moines University Event website (objectives and facilitator included) Target Audience: Des Moines University deans and department chairs. Number in Attendance:  Writing Competitive Grant Proposals Presentation Slides
	Developing Data Management Plans August 28, 2018 Munroe Building, Des Moines University Event website (objectives and facilitator included) Target Audience: Des Moines University deans and department chairs. Number in Attendance:  Data Management Plans Presentation Slides
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  September 14, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	23rd Annual Iowa Physiological Society Meeting September 15, 2018 Olsen Medical Education Center, Des Moines University Event website (agenda, objectives, and speakers included) Target Audience: Scientists, physician scientists, educators, undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.  Purpose: The mission is to unite physiologists in enhancing, networking and advancing physiology throughout the State of Iowa. This is at the molecular, cellular, organ and whole body levels. Both basic and applied research as well as teaching are included. Research Keynote Address: A View From the Top - Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases in Obesity Colin N. Young, PhD, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Number in Attendance:  2016 IPS Abstract Book 2016 IPS Photo Album
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  September 28, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  October 12, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	10th Annual Global Health Conference:  October 13, 2017 Parents Hall, Olmsted Center, Drake University Event website (agenda and speakers included) Target Audience: DMU students, faculty and staff, individuals from HGHC member schools (Central College, Des Moines University, Drake University, Iowa State University, Mercy College of Health Sciences, Simpson College, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, and William Penn University), and community members Purpose: Ignorance and misinformation can cause a world of hurt. The conference will include panels on global health topics, ways to prepare students to for global health experiences, and sessions related to the social determinants of health. Number in attendance:  2018 Global Health Research Posters 2018 Global Health Blog Post
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  October 26, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  November 9, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	Iowa Physical Therapy Association Southwest District Meeting: Evidence-Based Research Presentations November 13, 2018 Academic Center, Des Moines University Event website (agenda included) Target Audience: IPTA Southwest District members, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, students. Number in Attendance:  IPTA 2018 Poster Presentations
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  November 30, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker:
	2018 DMU Research Symposium December 6, 2018 Student Education Center, Des Moines University Event website (agenda and objectives included) Target Audience: DMU students, staff, faculty, and the surrounding medical and scientific community Purpose: The Research Symposium aims to recognize the research efforts of those at Des Moines University (DMU) and in the surrounding medical and scientific community by providing a forum for the collaboration of ideas, the production of new hypotheses, and to demonstrate to the attendees the critical role that research plays in the advancement of health care. All students and faculty are encouraged to develop research projects to be presented at this event. Prizes will be awarded to the presenting author(s) (students and residents only) with the best quality oral presentation and poster abstract. Classes are not scheduled so all students and faculty can attend and participate. Keynote Address: Environmental Exposures and Cardiovascular Disease - A Challenge for Health Equity Worldwide Melissa Burroughs Peña, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of California, San Francisco Number in Attendance:  2018 DMU Research Symposium Abstract Book 2018 DMU Research Symposium Photos 2018 DMU Research Symposium Dose of DMU Blog Post (includes award winners) 2018 Research Faculty Awards
	Friday Research Seminar Series:  December 14, 2018 Student Education Center #115, Des Moines University Event website (includes objectives) Target Audience: Des Moines University faculty, staff and students. Number in Attendance:  Speaker: