Duke Ortho Departmental Research Day

We are delighted to invite you to the 2026 Duke Orthopaedics Departmental Research Day & Symposium: Aligning Science and Society. This annual event showcases the wide range, depth, and impact of research within the Duke Orthopaedics Department-from basic science to clinical advances and community-engaged projects. This year's program has been expanded to highlight the full scope of scholarly activities in our department. We look forward to your participation in celebrating the work of our investigators, trainees, and staff as they advance orthopaedic science and enhance musculoskeletal health. The event includes: - Short Talks from undergraduate, professional, and graduate students; clinical and research fellows; APPs; clinic staff; administrators; and faculty-all illustrating the diversity of inquiry in orthopaedics. - Resident Presentations featuring outstanding research led by residents. - Poster Sessions displaying innovative work across basic, translational, clinical, and population health research related to musculoskeletal care. Join us for a day of discovery, collaboration, and celebration as we showcase the incredible breadth of research across our department.