Annual Phi Zeta Research Day

March 3, 2026
The Sigma Chapter of Phi Zeta, est. 1969

Schedule of Events

2026 Phi Zeta Program Booklet (pdf)

12:00 noon PLENARY Session1

BI Auditorium

Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Speaker by Phi Zeta President, Dr. Nicolette Cassel
Keynote Speaker Joseph Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, SAIM (nutrition), Dip. ACVNU (founding member)

1:00 - 2:30pm Oral Research Presentations2

BI Auditorium

Applied/Clinical Science Research (Large Animal/Large Exotics)

201 Trotter Hall

Applied/Clinical Science Research (Small Animals/Small Exotics)

301 Trotter Hall

Basic Science Research

2:30 - 3:15pm Royal Canin POSTER session3

BI Atrium

Basic Science Research
Applied/Clinical Science Research

3:15 - 5:00pm Oral Research Presentations2

BI Auditorium

Applied/Clinical Science Research (Large Animal/Large Exotics)

201 Trotter Hall

Applied/Clinical Science Research (Small Animals/Small Exotics)

301 Trotter Hall

Basic Science & Clinical Case Reports

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Reception

5:45pm

AWARDS Ceremony4

BI Auditorium

Initiation of New Members to Phi Zeta

Announcement and Presentation of Awards Recognizing Research and Scholarship Accomplishments

Closing Comments

1 The plenary session (welcome and keynote) will be held in the BI Auditorium – Box lunches available by RSVP
2 Presenters should arrive no later than 1:00 pm to their designated room to upload their presentations. Presentations should be 12-minutes and allow 3 minutes for questions and answers.
3 We invite all attendees to RSVP join us for the Award ceremony at the BI auditorium.