RAD Frequently Asked Questions

Maximum length of an abstract body is 500 words. Abstracts are added to the form via textbox.

The library does not require a specific style. Please see your mentor to verify if your department requires a specific style.

Research studies (for case studies see below) should include the following: Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusions

• Example of a research study: https://unthsc-ir.tdl.org/handle/20.500.12503/27397

Case studies should include Background, Case Information, Conclusions

• Example of Case study: https://unthsc-ir.tdl.org/handle/20.500.12503/27226

• Lewis Library is hosting Lunch and Learn sessions to help prepare authors for RAD, visit Prep Sessions to see the whole list of available resources.
• Abstract writing support is available from the Center for Academic Performance. Please make an appointment with a member of the team by visiting: https://www.unthsc.edu/center-for-academic-performance/

The deadline for submitting abstracts for RAD 2025 is Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST.

You are only allowed to serve as the presenter for one competition poster. If you are first author on other research and you want it entered for competition, you would designate another student co-author to be the presenter. The presenter is required to record a video presentation for the poster.

CBTS students can submit a poster OR an oral presentation for competition; not both.

The IACUC Approval Letter is the letter showing the protocol used for the study was approved by the IACUC.

The IRB Determination Letter includes an approval letter or other type of determination (Exempt, Not Human Subjects Research) from the IRB.

If you do not have a copy, please contact your mentor or advisor to determine if they are needed.

To prepare for your RAD submission, please reach out to the appropriate research compliance office (IACUC for animal research at IACUC@unthsc.edu -or- NTR IRB for human subject research at NorthTexRegIRB@unthsc.edu) to ensure you have appropriate approval for your research project before submissions open.

No, case studies do not need to be submitted into the IRB as these are not considered to be human subject research. However, if it is a chart review, that requires IRB review/determination.

For questions about your research topic or the content of your submission, please contact your mentor or advisor. For questions about writing an abstract or poster/video creation, please contact the library or visit Prep Sessions to see the whole list of available resources.

RAD participants should discuss the submission of previously presented or published research with their mentor for department specific rules and guidance.

TCU School of Medicine students are not part of RAD this year. Please contact Mike Bernas at TCU MD School.

Lewis Library is hosting Lunch and Learn sessions to help prepare authors for RAD, a list of available sessions are listed at https://unthsc.edu/RAD/prep-sessions.

Check out Lewis Library’s YouTube channel to browse additional RAD content.

Accepted authors can upload posters, presentation and videos starting February 26, 2025 through March 19, 2025 at 11:59 P.M CST.

Contact Dr. Jonathan Tune (jonathan.tune@unthsc.edu) for details about College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences presentations.

Although there is not a preferred template, the Office of Marketing and Communications have research poster templates available that you could adapt for your project. We always recommend working with your advisor when choosing a poster format.