Annual Clinical Research Professionals Symposium

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN

The CRE Annual Clinical Research Professionals Symposium will focus on bringing together clinical research professionals from across disciplines to explore the power of collaboration, innovation, and advancement in clinical research. Through engaging sessions, meaningful networking, and shared expertise, attendees will discover new ideas, strategies, and partnerships that drive research forward and improve patient outcomes. From emerging technologies and operational excellence, this year's conference is designed to inspire connection, spark innovation, and support the continued evolution of clinical research.

1. Identify Innovation to Protect: Redefining Safety and Injury Prevention in Clinical Research
2. Describe Translational Neuroscience at St. Jude: Past, Present, and Future
3. Examine the Journey on Advancing Curative Therapeutics for Sickle Cell Disease and Beyond
4. Discuss Global Pediatric Medicine aims at improving health outcomes for children worldwide
5. Identify components in Getting Ready for the iRIS Replacement
6. Describe Clinical Research at St. Jude
7. Discuss the experience of Early Career Physician Scientists

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.25 hours)

The faculty for this activity are listed below. Click to view the faculty member's financial disclosure information and bio. 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

St Jude Children's Research Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (ie, companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026