Cardiac Research Symposium
Join us for the Cardiac Research Symposium, a full-day event bringing together researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals in the field of cardiac science. This symposium offers a collaborative forum to explore the latest advancements, innovative research and best practices in cardiac health and disease, fostering knowledge exchange and professional collaboration.
Time and Location
Join us on February 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ET) at the Children's National Research and Innovation Campus: 7144 13th Place Northwest, Washington, D.C., 20012.
Pricing Information
Children's National employees receive complimentary registration. The fee for non-Children's National employees is $45.
Credit Designation
Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and 6.25 LIVE ANCC contact hours.
Agenda at a Glance
- Registration
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Session One: AI
9:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Alejandro Jose Lopez-Magallon, MD - Session Two: Genetics & Environment
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Nikki Gillum Posnack, Ph.D. and Jennifer H. Klein, MD MPH - Lunch & Poster Sessions & Abstracts
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM - Session Three: Heart Start
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Christine M. Riley, PhD, RN, CPNP-ACM - Session Four: Exercise and Sports Cardiology
2:40 PM - 4:20 PM
Pascal Amedro, MD, PhD - Key Note: Biventricular Repair: A Journey of Innovation
4:25 - 5:05 PM
Sitaram Emani, MD - Closing Remarks
5:05 PM - 5:15 PM - Reception
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM