Public Health Research Day

The Public Health Research Day at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science showcases cutting-edge public health work being done by trainees and research staff, often alongside community partners.

Dean Cheryl AM Anderson sitting with Corrinne Peek-Asa

Student presenting their poster at Public Health Research Day

2026 Public Health Research Day

The 2026 Public Health Research Day will be held on May 6, 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Price Center East Ballroom. Faculty, staff, trainees, community partners, friends and family are invited to attend and to discuss the research posters with presenters.

Call for Abstracts

The abstract submission portal will remain open until 11:59 PM on April 5.

We invite original research and policy and/or program evaluation abstracts from UC San Diego-affiliated undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, postdoctoral scholars, residents and staff. To be considered for inclusion in the poster session, please submit a structured abstract in accordance with the abstract guidelines.

Submit Your Abstract

2025 Program

This program featured a message from Dean Cheryl Anderson, recognized the outstanding contributions of our students and mentors and included a collection of student abstracts highlighting innovative public health research across a range of topics.

Read the Program

A group of faculty and students posing for a picture with their awards, which read "Certificate of recognition," followed by their names.