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Discovery, the Critical Care Research Network: Redefining Success in Critical Care Research: Strategies for Funding, Focus, and Future Impact

Sunday, March 22, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Central Time
Location: W178

In today’s increasingly competitive research landscape, investigators and institutions must adapt in order to secure resources and drive meaningful impact. This session will highlight strategies for diversifying funding portfolios, aligning projects with emerging scientific priorities, and leveraging innovative methodologies to enhance research success. Speakers will share insights on navigating current federal funding opportunities, pursuing private and foundation funding, and adopting practices that strengthen both individual and institutional research agendas for the future.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify strategies for diversifying research funding sources, including foundation, industry, and private sector opportunities, in response to reduced federal support
  • Recognize emerging research priorities and techniques that increase competitiveness and relevance of critical care research
  • Apply best practices to align institutional and investigator goals to ensure successful research outcomes

Presentations:

  • 11:50 AM - 12:05 PM Central Time
    The Scientific Future of Critical Care Research: Emerging Priorities and Paradigms

    Rishikesan Kamaleswaran, PhD – Duke University

  • 12:05 PM - 12:20 PM Central Time
    Funding the Future: Adapting Your Research Program to a Shifting Funding Landscape

    Peter Morris, MD – University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • 12:20 PM - 12:35 PM Central Time
    New Horizons in Critical Care Research: Institutional Strategies for a Changing Landscape

    Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, RN, MCCM – Vanderbilt University School of Nursing