22nd Annual Research Symposium

22nd Annual Research Symposium

Thursday, April 1, 2027
9:00am - 4:00pm PST

Felix Event Center
Azusa Pacific University
701 E. Foothill Blvd Azusa, CA 91702

Azusa Pacific University’s School of Nursing and the Iota Sigma Chapter of Iota Sigma Chapter of Sigma Nursing invite nursing and health sciences professionals, as well as faculty and students, to the 22^nd Annual Aja Tulleners-Lesh Research Symposium.

We hope you can join us!

Submit an Abstract and Poster

We will share more information at a later date about submitting an abstract and poster.

For more information, check out our 2027 Research Symposium Google Site. Further details to come such as continuing education units, our virtual poster hall, and student resources!

About the Research Symposium

The School of Nursing sponsored the first Research Day in spring 2005 in conjunction with the installation of Aja Lesh, PhD, RN, as dean. Today, the Research Symposium stands as an important annual outreach event. Guests include preceptors, nurses in collaborating healthcare facilities, and APU students, faculty, and alumni. Each year, research presentations focus on a specific theme, such as Behavioral Health and Wellness in Children; Addressing Health Disparities; and Building Bridges Across the Globe: Research, Academic, and Service Partnerships.

Featured speakers have included Betty Ferrell, PhD, FAAN; Nancy Fugate Woods, PhD, RN, FAAN; Josepha Campinha-Bacote, PhD, MAR, APRN, BC, CNS, CTN, FAAN; Janice Morse, RN, PhD; Loreta Sweet Jemmot, PhD, FAAN, RN; Adey Nyamathi, ANP, PhD, FAAN; and Patricia M. Davidson, RN, BA, Med, PhD, FRCNA.

The objectives of the symposium are to:

• Provide an avenue for dissemination of evidence-based research and linkages to clinical applications.
• Utilize researchers as role models to encourage excellence in students and colleagues.
• Provide networking opportunities and promote collegiality among students and nursing professionals.
• Provide a forum for students and nurses from the community to present their work.
• Provide a forum for dialogue and collaboration with students and service and academic partners, locally and internationally.