The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is proud to announce the conclusion of a record-breaking year for academic inquiry, culminating in a LECOM Bradenton Interprofessional Research Day 2026 on April 23rd that showcased immense talent across all its campuses. This year marked a historic milestone for the institution, with 340 research projects submitted, raising the total Research Day event project total to 1,965 since 2016. Research is one of the 4-Pillars of Excellence at LECOM which includes Education, Community Service and Clinical Care.
This annual event once again demonstrated the scale of LECOM’s commitment to advancing medical science, healthcare delivery and community wellness. 100+ faculty mentors provided expert research guidance and oversight and 60+ served as official faculty judges evaluating the diverse range of investigative work.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Bonnie Brown, Director of the LECOM Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science in Medical Ethics (MSBE) programs. Dr. Brown’s address titled; From ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) to ICU: The Silent Pipeline Driving America’s Chronic Disease Crisis, which highlighted a critical public health issue and strategies going forward for our next generation of healthcare leaders.
“This has been another historic year for research at LECOM,” said Dr. Tim Novak, Dean of the LECOM School of Health Services Administration and Florida research event director since 2016. “The sheer volume and quality of work produced by our students and faculty mentors illustrate LECOM’s dedication to exploring interprofessional, evidence-based healthcare and driving the continuous improvement of whole-person patient care delivery.”