Discovery Clinical Investigators Meetings

Advance critical care medicine through collaborative research.

Accelerate your research impact and transform patient care by joining the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) premier research collaboration events. SCCM’s Clinical Investigators Meetings from Discovery, the Critical Care Research Network, bring together the brightest minds in critical care to drive breakthrough innovations that save lives. These interactive sessions are designed for maximum collaboration and learning.

Shape the future of critical care. Present your groundbreaking clinical proposals to a community of enthusiastic investigators committed to advancing evidence-based medicine. Discovery’s inclusive peer review environment fosters innovation while providing constructive feedback to refine your research.
Connect with leading experts. Build meaningful professional relationships with investigators across subspecialties, institutions, and career stages.
Access personalized mentorship. Receive guidance from seasoned researchers who understand the unique challenges of critical care investigation.

Stay at the cutting edge. Discover emerging research priorities, innovative methodologies, and funding opportunities through Discovery's comprehensive programs. Learn about multicenter studies that are reshaping critical care practice.
Unlock funding opportunities. Connect directly with program officers from leading funding agencies at Discovery’s fall meeting who can provide insider perspectives on grant applications, priority areas, and successful funding strategies.

Upcoming Meeting

Monday, March 23, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Marriott Marquis Chicago, Glessner House AB
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Meeting Agenda

All times are given in Central Time.

Moderators: Peter E. Morris, MD, and Gretchen L. Sacha, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM

Welcome and Introduction to Discovery 3.0 and Research Opportunities
Laura E. Evans, MD, MSc, FCCM, Discovery Chair 2025
Introduction to Discovery Endorsed Projects Presentations and Questions
Peter E. Morris, MD
Comparison of Phenobarbital and Benzodiazepines for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in Neurologically Injured Patients
Kimberly Won, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM
Family Presence in the ICU: A Nationwide Point Prevalence Study
Ella Christoph, MD
Noninvasive Cardiac Output Recording in Endotracheal Intubation (NICORETI)
David Kaufman, MD; Matthew Van Leeuwen
Early Rehabilitation of Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Multinational Prospective Observational Study on Dosage and Outcome (ERUPT) Study
Stefan Schaller, MD
Program Presentation Introduction
Gretchen L. Sacha, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM
Discover IHCA Presentation: Temperature Control After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Outcomes From the Discover IHCA Cohort
Luke Andrea, MD
Closing Statement
Robert MacLaren, MPH, PharmD, FCCM, Discovery Chair 2026

Submit a Clinical Investigator Proposal

Discovery provides a platform to submit and showcase new clinical proposals, offering various benefits. You can receive valuable feedback during the review process, and your proposal has the potential to become an Endorsed Project or even a part of the Discovery Program. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity.

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