Research Forum Award Recipients
To be considered for any of the awards listed, you must be the corresponding author for the abstract submission and the presenter of the abstract at the Research Forum.
The annual Overall Best Abstract Award will be presented to an investigator based on the abstract, presentation, discussion, and subsequent research manuscript.
The Early Career Best Abstract Award will also be given to an investigator at the assistant professor level or below with fewer than five years of faculty appointment.
The Best Medical Student Abstract Award will be given to a medical student who is the primary investigator of an outstanding abstract.
The Best Resident Abstract Award will be given to a resident who is the primary investigator of an outstanding abstract.
*All awards will be presented at the Brooks F. Bock Lecture on 9/8/25 at 9:00 AM MT in Hall E at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
2025 ACEP Outstanding Contribution in Research Award Recipient
Joseph P. Ornato, MD, FACEP
Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Emergency Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center/Medical College - Richmond, Virginia
ACEP Research Award Winners
2025 Best Overall Abstract
Dana Sax, MD, MPH
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
Abstract Title
Evaluating the Safety and Operational Impacts of Emergency Department Undertriage
Abstract Presentation Date:
RF1 Plenary 1: Research Forum Exhibit Hall – Room 1
Sunday, September 7, 2025 – 11:00 AM MT
2025 Best Early Career Abstract
Rahul Nene, MD, PhD
University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
Abstract Title
Use of Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry in Geriatric Emergency Department Patients
Abstract Presentation Date:
RF1 Plenary 1: Research Forum Exhibit Hall – Room 1
Sunday, September 7, 2025 – 11:00 AM MT
2025 Best Resident Abstract
Arman Hussain, MD
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
Abstract Title
Trends in Lumbar Puncture Performed by Emergency Medicine Providers: A 2013–2023 Retrospective Study
Abstract Presentation Date:
RF47 Education: Research Forum Exhibit Hall – Room 2
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – 9:00 AM MT
2025 Best Medical Student Abstract
Omar Haggaz
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Conroe, TX
Abstract Title
From Noise to Clarity in ED Predictions: Diffusion Models for Unprecedented Prognostic Accuracy
Abstract Presentation Date:
RF49 Plenary 3: Research Forum Exhibit Hall – Room 1
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – 10:00 AM MT
