Advancing research in critical care medicine.
Discovery, the research arm of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), opens new doors for researchers seeking to advance their careers and the future of critical care.
Established in 2017, Discovery provides a pathway for researchers to submit research proposals, apply for funding, and connect with like-minded individuals to support and advance high-quality, data-driven critical care research.
SEPTEMBER 24 , 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
This interactive meeting offers opportunities to discuss new ideas, receive mentorship and feedback, connect with collaborators, and stay informed about emerging research trends and opportunities.
MARCH 13 , 2027
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Connect with clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore the future of critical care innovation.
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, USA
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, USA
Center for Applied Health Research
Baylor Scott and White Health
Dallas, Texas, USA
Data Collaboration Center, Critical Path Institute
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Pragmatic Approach
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Department of Pharmacy
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
From Opinions to Outcomes: Optimizing Survey Methods and Principles Applicable to the Delphi Process in Critical Care Research
Ramadurai D, Herasevich V, Bolesta S, et al. From opinions to outcomes: optimizing survey methods and principles applicable to the Delphi process in critical care research. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(7):e1438. doi:10.1097/cce.0000000000001438
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Temperature Control After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Outcomes From the Discover IHCA Cohort
Andrea L, Berg KM, Johnson NJ, et al. Temperature control after in-hospital cardiac arrest: outcomes from the Discover In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Cohort. Crit Care Med. 2026;54(6):1341-1353. doi:10.1097/ccm.0000000000007121
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A Framework and Method for Measuring the Implementation of Data Science in Critical Care
Woznica D, Al-Hakim T, Kumar VK, et al. A framework and method for measuring the implementation of data science in critical care. Crit Care Explor. 2026 Feb;8(2):e1372. doi:10.1097/CCE.0000000000001372.
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Extending the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model for Critical Care Medicine: A Framework for Standardizing Complex ICU Data Using the Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Data Dictionary (C2D2)
Adams MCB, Hurley RW, Bartels K, et al. Extending the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model for critical care medicine: a framework for standardizing complex ICU data using the Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Data Dictionary (C2D2). Crit Care Med. 2026 Feb 1;54(2):270-279. doi:10.1097/CCM.0000000000006969.
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Prevalence of Sepsis as Defined by Phoenix Sepsis Definition Among Children With COVID-19
Tripathi S, McGarvey J, Montgomery V, et al. Prevalence of sepsis as defined by Phoenix Sepsis Definition among children with COVID-19. Hosp Pediatr. 2025 Jul 1;15(7):554-562. doi:10.1542/hpeds.2024-008161.
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