CU Center for COMBAT Research

ELITE Research Symposium

Dates

April 3-4, 2025

Location

Aurora, Colorado

The inaugural CU Center for COMBAT Research Symposium is a 2-day in-person invitation-only gathering of academic, government, and industry leaders and learners in military health research and innovation whose work aligns with the Center’s aim to “save and improve lives on the battlefield and at home.”

Invitations will be sent to major collaborators and institutional partners with guidance to invite their colleagues who are active duty scientists, early career or novice researchers, or thought leaders. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the interest form on the registration page. 

The 2025 program will focus on high impact health research and health care innovation, with scientific presentations and keynote lectures. Optional research skills training will be offered.

The inaugural CU Center for COMBAT Research Symposium is a 2-day in-person invitation-only gathering of academic, government, and industry leaders and learners in military health research and innovation whose work aligns with the Center’s aim to “save and improve lives on the battlefield and at home.”

Invitations will be sent to major collaborators and institutional partners with guidance to invite their colleagues who are active duty scientists, early career or novice researchers, or thought leaders. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the interest form on the registration page. 

The 2025 program will focus on high impact health research and health care innovation, with scientific presentations and keynote lectures. Optional research skills training will be offered.

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2025 symposium registration fee
standard registration fee
$250 uSD
Discounted Active-duty registration fee
$150 usd
Discounted government civilian registration fee
$200 usd
Optional: Scientist Training Day
$100 usd

FAQ

The registration fee covers attendance at the symposium on April 3 and 4, including breakfast and lunch both days, plus an opening reception the evening of April 3. Attendees will be responsible for their own travel and lodging.

An optional third scientist training day (breakfast and lunch included) on April 5 can also be added during registration and checkout for an additional $100 USD. 

The standard registration fee is $250 USD with discounted prices for active-duty participants ($150 USD) and government civilian participants ($200 USD). 

The optional Scientist Training program will focus on grantsmanship, scientific writing, methods and measurement, and lab management.

The program will run on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9am-1pm MT and will include breakfast and lunch. Topics will be taught by national/international experts. 

Please select the Training Day add-on when you complete your registration for an additional $100.

Invitations will be sent to major collaborators and institutional partners with guidance to invite their colleagues who are active duty scientists, early career or novice researchers, or thought leaders.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out the interest form on the registration page

After you receive your invitation you will receive a unique registration code. You will then have two weeks to complete your registration before your seat is released. 

Cancellations made within 30 days of purchase will be eligible for a full refund.

Any cancellations made after that will not be eligible for a refund. In the unlikely event that the ELITE Research Symposium is cancelled by the CU Center for COMBAT Research, all registrants will receive a full refund. 

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