2026 Annual Research Symposium
The Fitzpatrick College of Nursing's Annual Research Symposium provides an opportunity for participants to share information from research studies, evidence-based projects, integrative reviews or concept analyses that focus on clinical excellence, nursing education or health care leadership, highlighting inclusivity and excellence in nursing research.
The 2026 event will take place Thursday, March 19, 3-7 p.m. in the Driscoll Hall Atrium and Larson Kelly Auditorium.
Keynote Speaker
Kathleen McGrow DNP, MS, RN, PMP, FHIMSS, FAAN
Chief Nursing Innovation Officer
Microsoft
Dr. Kathleen McGrow is the Global Chief Nursing Innovation Officer at Microsoft, where she leads strategic initiatives in digital health transformation. Her work focuses on addressing workforce challenges, enhancing patient and provider engagement, and advancing cognitive computing to support a learning health system.
Dr. McGrow earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. With a background in trauma critical care and health IT, she brings deep expertise to the intersection of clinical practice and emerging technologies. She is a recognized thought leader in the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, with notable publications including 鈥淔oundation Models, Generative AI, and Large Language Models: Essentials for Nursing鈥� and 鈥淚mplications of Artificial Intelligence for Nurse Managers.鈥� Her most recent work is her book, 鈥淓mpowering Nurses with Technology: A Practical Guide to Nurse Informatics,鈥� published in January 2025.
In addition to her role at Microsoft, Dr. McGrow co-chairs the HIMSS Nursing Innovation Advisory Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing.