The goal of the Evidence-Based Practice Symposium is to foster a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice by providing a platform for nurses at all levels to showcase, discuss, and disseminate original research, quality improvement projects, and innovations in clinical practice
This symposium aims to:
- Strengthen EBP and nursing research competencies among future nurses and current registered nurses
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration
- Inspire a sustained commitment to translating knowledge into practice.
By highlighting both emerging and established nurse-led scholarship, the event supports professional development, elevates patient care outcomes, and reinforces our organization’s mission to lead with excellence in clinical practice, education, and research.
Call for presenters
Now accepting abstract submissions for consideration for oral and poster presentations at this year’s Evidence-Based Practice Symposium.
Reviewing and scoring
Abstracts will be anonymized and reviewed by multiple experts in areas such as leadership, education, quality improvement, clinical practice, and research. Reviewers will score each abstract using category-specific criteria on a 1–5 scale.
Presentation types
Abstracts will be ranked and designated as either podium or poster presentations. Podium presenters will give a 15-minute talk followed by Q&A (timing may vary). Poster presenters will display their work and discuss it with attendees during a scheduled session.
Abstract word limit: 400 words or less
Please submit your abstract by August 5th for consideration.
Keynote speaker
University of Iowa Health Care
Laura Cullen, DNP, RN, FAAN leads Evidence-Based Practice at University of Iowa Health Care.
Laura is internationally recognized for her expertise in EBP and implementation. Among her many accomplishments, she is most proud of the many clinicians she has mentored and staying application oriented. Laura’s work has led to innovation in practice; improved quality and patient safety; reduced nosocomial events; improved patient, family and staff satisfaction; reduced hospital LOS and costs; and transformation of many organizations’ EBP infrastructure.
She has over 100 publications and presents nationally and internationally. Laura is on the editorial board for and has a regular EBP column in the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, and is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Nursing, and has been on the grant review panel for the DAISY Foundation.
She has received multiple awards and her work supported numerous awards for the nursing department and for the academic-practice collaboration between the University of Iowa College of Nursing and University of Iowa Health Care department of nursing.
Interested in supporting our conference or symposium as an exhibitor?
We welcome companies and organizations to participate. Please email RoswellParkSymposia@RoswellPark.org for more information on exhibitor opportunities.
Committee members
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Friday, October 9, 2026
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hohn Auditorium
Research Studies Center - Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
665 Carlton St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
Travel and parking information
Travel Information
By air: Roswell Park is located in the beautiful Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, just 9 miles from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and only 1 mile from downtown Buffalo, NY.
By car: Drive to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (665 Elm St, Buffalo, NY 14263) 1 mile from downtown Buffalo.
Parking
There is a parking ramp located on Carlton Street across from the main entrance of Roswell Park. Additional parking is available at the 589 Ellicott Street Lot located between Goodell and North Oak across the street from Ulrich’s.
There is metered street parking; if you choose to use street metered parking, look for the payment kiosks and make sure to adhere to posted parking restrictions. Participants are responsible for their parking costs.