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Advancing Whole Health: Research and Innovation Exchange

Advancing Whole Health: Research and Innovation Exchange

Monday, December 1 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Virginia Tech Inn and Skelton Conference Center

Join us for an afternoon celebrating innovation, collaboration, and momentum in Whole Health at Virginia Tech!

This interactive event will bring together researchers, clinicians, and community partners to:

  • Showcase Whole Health projects in action
  • Spark new pilot ideas in a high-energy Ideation Sprint
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Why Attend?

  • Celebrate What’s Already Happening: Hear Seeds in Action — brief, dynamic highlights from seed-grant-funded Whole Health research teams, showcasing discoveries, lessons learned, and the growing momentum in Whole Health.
  • Collaborate & Spark New Ideas: Participate in a structured Ideation Sprint, dive into themed breakout rooms, form interdisciplinary teams, and co-create promising project concepts. Your ideas and perspective matter!
  • Connect & Grow Your Network: Meet researchers, clinicians, and community partners — expand your network, exchange ideas, and explore new ways to collaborate.
  • Watch Your Idea Grow: All concepts generated during the Sprint will be displayed in the Idea Gallery, where attendees can explore projects and signal interest in joining or supporting teams.

Event Agenda

1:00 – 1:20 PM | Welcome Reception & Refreshments
Arrive, enjoy light refreshments, and connect informally with other attendees.

1:20 – 1:30 PM | Opening Remarks

1:30 – 2:45 PM | Seeds in Action: WHC-Funded Research Highlights
Seed-grant-funded teams share short, high-impact presentations showcasing discoveries, lessons learned, and the breadth of Whole Health research at Virginia Tech.

2:45 – 3:45 PM | Networking & Ideation Sprint

  • Form interdisciplinary teams in themed breakout rooms
  • Co-create Whole Health project concepts: define the challenge, outline the approach, identify partners, and map next steps
  • Engage in structured brainstorming while allowing time for organic networking

3:45 – 4:15 PM | Highlights from the Ideation Sprint
Selected teams present emerging project concepts and receive feedback from Consortium members and university leaders.

4:15 – 5:00 PM | Showcase Reception & Closing
Enjoy refreshments, continue conversations, and explore the Idea Gallery to discover new collaborations.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for researchers, clinicians, and community partners interested in:

  • Contributing ideas and building collaborations
  • Learning from seed-grant funded Whole Health research teams
  • Exploring innovative project concepts
  • Expanding their professional network

Registration

Spaces are limited — Register today to secure your spot!