October 10th 2026 | 7am - 3pm

Location Information

  • Houston Medical Forum Community Research Symposium
  • 7255 Helix Park Ave., Houston, TX, 77030 US
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Earn up to 6 CME/CE credit hours

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Houston Medical Forum.

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Medtronic Inc.

Additional Information for Continuing Education And Accreditation: is available here

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Demographics
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Agenda and Speakers

Agenda and speakers are subject to change at discretion of HMF

Session Selection

  • Rethinking Hypertension Management: A Novel, Aldosterone-Targeted Approach for Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
    Madison Tai, PharmD, BCACP, MBA, Medical Science Liaison, AstraZeneca

  • Pregnancy Risks and Long-Term Cardiovascular Health: Implications for Risk Stratification and Clinical Practice with Joanie Hare, MD and Payee Tung, MD

  • Designing and Sustaining Patient-Centered Research Programs in Private Practice with Napoleon Higgins, MD

  • Eat Better, Feel Better: Simple Ways to Stay Healthy with D. Altema Johnson, RDN, MBA, MPH

  • Early Risk, Lasting Consequences: Pediatric Origins of Chronic Diseases with Joyce Samuel, MD, MPH

  • Partnering with Industry to Accelerate Discovery and Innovation with Justin Bird

  • Move Your Body, Boost Your Health with Ariah Leday, MD

  • Beyond the Individual Patient: Family Mental Health Care in Communities with Andrea Taylor, PhD

  • Fuelling Research Through Philanthropy and Purpose-Driven Funding with Veronica Sanchez

  • Stronger Together: Building Healthy Communities with Lharissa Jacobs

  • Brain Café is a welcoming community conversation centered on the lived experiences of people affected by stroke, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. Individuals with these conditions, caregivers, and experts will share perspectives on brain health, navigating these conditions, and opportunities to improve care and support. The conversation will also highlight the importance of research participation and how community involvement in research can help advance discoveries and improve brain health for everyone.

  • Closing the Genomic Gap: Bringing Precision Medicine to Every Community (Non-CME) Christine Eng, MD

  • Vascular Disease and Dementia Risk: Evidence, Disparities and Clinical Implications with Randall Wright, MD

  • Broadening Representation in Clinical Trials to Improve Outcomes for All with Munachi Okpala, MSN, DNP, PhD

  • Protect Your Health: Screening Can Help with Brian Reed, MD

  • Advances in Stroke Prevention: What Every Clinician Needs to Know in 2026 with Chigozirim Izeogu, MD, MPH

  • Building Research with Communities: Strategies to Improve Engagement and Impact with Monique Pappadis, PhD

  • Immunizations Across the Lifespan: Protecting You and Your Family with Marla Fielder, PharmD

  • Redefining Atrial Fibrillation Management: Multidisciplinary Approaches Across the Care Continuum with Ijeoma Ekeruo, MD

  • Turning Evidence into Action in Real-World Care with Maria Fernandez, PhD

  • Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body with Adeola Abisogun, DDS


Centennial Legacy Collection

Support the next generation of healthcare leaders through the HMF Centennial Commemorative Collection.

These limited-edition items honor 100 years of the Houston Medical Forum’s impact in medicine, research, and community health. Each purchase contributes directly to the HMF Scholarship Fund, helping train and support future healthcare professionals.

LAST FEW ITEMS REMAINING - LIMITED QUANTITY - NO RESTOCK

  • Pickup location: HMF Centennial Symposium Registration Desk
  • Pickup date: October 10, 2026
  • Shipping: Merchandise will be available for event pickup only.


Centennial Fundraising Merchandise Pre-order

  • Centennial Journal & Pen Set

    Limited Edition Commemorative Writing Set

    A premium Centennial journal paired with a matching pen, designed for reflection, note-taking, and professional use. Ideal for clinicians, researchers, educators, and leaders documenting ideas that shape the future of healthcare.

    A meaningful keepsake from the HMF Centennial Celebration.

    All proceeds support the HMF Scholarship Fund.

    $31.05 ea. ($30.00 + $1.05 fee) [Sold Out]

  • Centennial Commemorative Pin

    Limited Edition Collectible Pin

    A finely crafted Centennial pin honoring 100 years of the Houston Medical Forum’s commitment to advancing health equity, education, and excellence in healthcare.

    Designed for lapel wear at the symposium or as a lasting collectible.

    All proceeds support the HMF Scholarship Fund.

    $12.42 ea. ($12.00 + $0.42 fee) [Sold Out]

  • Centennial Tumbler

    Limited Edition Commemorative Drinkware

    A sleek, insulated Centennial tumbler designed for daily use at work, home, or on the go. Featuring the Houston Medical Forum 100-Year Anniversary mark, this piece celebrates a century of excellence in healthcare, research, and community impact.

    A functional keepsake that honors legacy while supporting the future of healthcare leadership.

    All proceeds support the HMF Scholarship Fund.

    $25.88 ea. ($25.00 + $0.88 fee)

  • Centennial Tote Bag

    Limited Edition Centennial Tote

    Carry the legacy forward with this limited-edition Centennial tote featuring official HMF branding. A practical keepsake that celebrates 100 years of impact .Available only during the Centennial Celebration.

    All proceeds support the HMF Scholarship Fund.

    $36.23 ea. ($35.00 + $1.23 fee) [Sold Out]

  • HMF Centennial Legacy Bundle

    Signature Commemorative Collection

    Celebrate 100 years of excellence with the Houston Medical Forum Centennial Legacy Bundle—an exclusive collection of limited-edition commemorative items created to honor HMF's enduring impact on healthcare, research, and community service.

    Includes:

    Centennial Journal & Pen Set
    Centennial Insulated Tumbler
    Centennial Commemorative Tote Bag
    Centennial Commemorative Pin

    Thoughtfully curated for healthcare professionals, researchers, students, alumni, and supporters, this bundle represents reflection, service, leadership, and the shared commitment to advancing health equity and excellence.

    Available exclusively during the Houston Medical Forum Centennial Celebration, the Legacy Bundle is more than a collection of keepsakes—it is an opportunity to celebrate the past while investing in the future.

    All proceeds support the HMF Scholarship Fund.

    $98.33 ea. ($95.00 + $3.33 fee) [Sold Out]
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