
CHSU
research day
Saturday, May 3, 2025
chsu research day
California Health Sciences University invites you to CHSU Research Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
CHSU Research Day showcases the research and scholarly activities of students, faculty, and local researchers. Clinicians, resident physicians, pharmacists, resident pharmacists, scientists, and faculty leading local Residency and Fellowship programs are invited to participate. This collaborative event designed to advance research locally is hosted by the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in partnership with the CHSU College of Biosciences and Health Professions.
CHSU Research Day includes a competition for the best poster and podium presentation for Students, Faculty, and Resident Physicians and Pharmacists. The top three presenters in each category are recognized with an award and certificate at the event.
The 2025 CHSU Research Day Keynote Speaker is (Nathan) Zev Minkoff, MD, Vice-chair of the Department of Medicine, Head of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Center at Valley Children’s Hospital, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He is a local expert and his presentation is titled, “New Insights into Pediatric Gastroenterology.”
All presenters are encouraged to submit a visual abstract that CHSU and presenters can use on social media platforms. The presenters can attach the optional visual abstract during registration.
Registration is Free. Deadline to register is April 18, 2025. See the Registration information below.
Abstract Submission Deadline is April 18, 2025. See the Abstract Submission guidelines below.
CHSU RESEARCH DAY
Saturday, May 3, 2025
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
California Health Sciences University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
2500 Alluvial Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611
Registration is Free
Register by April 18, 2025
Submit Abstracts by April 18, 2025
Free Registration for CHSU Research Day
CHSU Research Day attendees must register for the event by April 18th, regardless of whether or not they will be presenting a poster or project. Abstracts can be uploaded when registering for Research Day by choosing “Primary Author” during the registration process. Presenters register as “Non-primary Author Presenter.”
You can also download the CHSU Research Day Flyer using the button below.
Register for CHSU Research Day by April 18, 2025.
abstract submissions
Abstract Submission Deadline is April 18, 2025. Please refer to the Research Day Abstract Submission guidelines to assist with your submission. Use the Registration button above and select “Primary Author” to submit your Abstract and information during the registration process.
You can also view the 2024 CHSU Research Day Abstract Booklet for reference.
2025 keynote speaker
New Insights into Pediatric Gastroenterology

Presented by:
(Nathan) Zev Minkoff, MD
Vice-chair of the Department of Medicine
Head of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Center at Valley Children’s Hospital
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Dr. Zev Minkoff received his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed his residency at Cohen Children’s Medical Center and fellowship at Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester.
Since 2021, he has been a specialist at Valley Children’s Hospital, with clinical and research interests in a variety of areas including cystic fibrosis, intestinal failure (also called short bowel syndrome), eosinophilic esophagitis and the human microbiome.
Recent articles by Dr. Minkoff discuss GLP2 receptor deficiency causing severe illness, diagnosis and treatment of chronic intestinal inflammation in patients with short bowel syndrome, as well as meta-analyses on the use of fecal microbiota transplantation for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections.
Tentative schedule
Time | Details |
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8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration Breakfast |
9:00 am – 9:15 am | Welcome Address |
9:15 am – 10:00 am | Keynote Address |
10:00 am – 10:15 am | Break |
10:15 am – 11:00 am | Poster Session 1 (Even numbers) |
11:00 am – 11:45 am | Poster Session 2 (Odd numbers) Lunch |
11:45 am – 12:00 pm | Break |
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm | Excellence in Public Health Award Podium Presentations |
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm | Research Day Award Ceremony |
Questions
If you have any questions or would like more details about the event, please contact the CHSU Research and Scholarship Committee at chsu.rsc@chsu.edu or Dr. Edward Merino, Research Day Committee Chairperson at emerino@chsu.edu.