Research, Education & Innovation Week

Each year, Children’s National Research Institute hosts Research, Education & Innovation (REI) Week to showcase the wide array of research and education programs occurring throughout the institution.

REI Week is a week-long celebration which includes over 400 poster presentations, guest lectures, educational workshops and panel discussions. It is a cornerstone event showcasing the exceptional research, education and innovation efforts at Children's National Hosptial and across the broader academic and clinical communities. It serves as an inspiring platform to share knowledge, foster collaboration and highlight groundbreaking work in pediatric healthcare.

REI Week began in 2000 as a Research Day in order to showcase the breadth of translational, clinical and community research and educational projects performed in our hospital. The inaugural Research Day hosted approximately 100 research projects

Celebrating 17 years of scholarly achievements

From April 6-8, 2027, Children's National will mark the 17th anniversary of Research, Education & Innovation (REI) Week, our flagship academic event honoring the scholarly achievements of faculty, staff and trainees.

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Guidelines for Research Education and Innovation Week

Abstract Guidelines

Abstracts at Research, Education and Innovation Week are a significant feature of the event. Read guidelines for the abstract submission process.

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Continuing Education Guidelines

Gain valuable CE credits through Research, Education and Innovation Week Speaker Sessions. Learn more.

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Poster Guidelines

Presenters must adhere with design specifications and branding guidelines when printing posters. Read more details about guidelines for posters.

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Abstract Statistics

  • 2026: 457 abstracts

    For five days in April, the hallways, auditoriums and virtual platforms of Children’s National Hospital became a space for the kind of honest and necessary conversations that move pediatric science forward. Research, Education & Innovation (REI) Week 2026, held April 13-17, brought together investigators, clinicians, trainees and partners across disciplines to grapple with the theme: reimagining a brighter future for children through bold research and novel collaborations.

  • 2025: 405 abstracts

    Children’s National hosted its fifteenth annual Research, Education and Innovation Week from March 31-April 4, 2025, bringing together clinicians, scientists, educators and innovators from across the institution to celebrate discovery and collaboration. The theme, “Empowering the Future in Pediatric Research and Innovation with Equity, Technology and a Global Reach,” served as a call to action for advancing science that improves child health both locally and around the world.

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Executive Sponsors

Nathan Kuppermann

Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH

  • Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
  • Director, Children's National Research Institute
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Catherine Bollard

Catherine Bollard, MBChB, MD

  • Senior Vice President and Chief Research Officer
  • Dr. Robert J. and Florence T. Bosworth Distinguished Professor, Cancer and Transplantation Biology Research
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Brooks Cicely

Cicely "CC" Brooks, DNP-ENL, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FAB

  • Senior Vice President
  • Chief Nursing Officer
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Stella Ghattas

Stella Ghattas, Esq

  • Vice President, Academic and Research Operations
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Elizabeth Wells

Elizabeth Wells, MD, MHS

  • Executive Vice President, Children's National Hospital
  • Chief Clinical Officer
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