About

Ruth K. Palmer Research Symposium

Each year, health care professionals gather to share the latest information in research at the Ruth K. Palmer Symposium. For decades, this event has addressed matters seminal to nursing research, education, administration, policy, and clinical practice. While this occasion draws a respected panel of speakers and presenters, few are aware that the symposium began with just two sisters: one, a pioneer in nursing education, the other, a philanthropic force among Chicago’s elite. The symposium started as a small gathering, but the legacy of these sisters has endured and woven itself into the fabric of Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). Since its inception, countless numbers of nursing professionals and students have benefited from the symposium endowment, which was established by the late MNSON dean Gladys Kiniery in memory of her beloved sister Ruth K. Palmer, heir to the Potter Palmer family fortune.

This year's symposium will address using research and evidence-based practice to advance innovation and shape the future of healthcare. Participants will gain understanding of the role innovation can play in critical issues around the future of healthcare and nursing. We are honored to have presenters from multiple fields of inquiry including nursing, psychology, and public health. We hope that you find the day thought-provoking and enjoyable!

2023 Ruth K. Palmer Research Symposium Planning Committee
Karen Saban, PhD, RN, APRN, CNRN, FAHA, FAAN
Alexandra Nowak, PhD, JD, RN
Matt Gallagher, MA
Audrey Klopp, PhD, RN, NHA
Leodoro Labrague, RN, DM, PhD, CNE
Ginger Schroers, PhD, RNC, CNE
Maeve Sheehan
Shalini Shrikanth, PhD, RN, AE-C, CNE, CNEcl

2024 Ruth K. Palmer Research Symposium Sponsors
Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Loyola University Medical Center