College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Zeigler Research Forum

Date & Time: May 6, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: UVM Davis Center

The Zeigler Research Forum showcases student research through posters and short talks, and features a keynote address from a leading scholar. The event offers an excellent opportunity to share research, connect with peers and faculty, and gain insights into current issues in the health sciences.

Jana Iverson, 2026 Zeigler Forum Keynote Speaker

Keynote Address

Join us for the Keynote Address, "Development Cascades in Infancy: The Promise of Supported Mobility for Infants with Motor Delays." Jana M. Iverson, PhD (Boston University), highlights cutting‑edge research showing how early mobility support can drive meaningful developmental change.

Forum Schedule

Below is the schedule for this year’s event:

  • 8:30–9:15 AM — Poster Session
  • 9:15–10:15 AM — Keynote Address
  • 10:15–11:00 AM — Poster Session
  • 11:00–11:30 AM — Data Blitz Presentations
  • 11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Awards and Closing Remarks

About the Forum

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The Zeigler Research Forum was established in 2010 to honor Jim Zeigler, who passed away in 1984 from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma six months after graduating from UVM with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. The forum continues to celebrate his legacy by promoting research and innovation in the health sciences.