Health Sciences and Technology Research Symposium
Coming Fall 2026!
Join us to discover innovations in health and build bridges between academia, the community, and clinical care!
The 2025 Health Sciences and Technology Research Symposium took place on October 25, 2025! Hosted in collaboration by Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and Driscoll Health System, this annual event brings together leading researchers, healthcare professionals, and innovators to share groundbreaking discoveries and explore solutions that advance patient care and shape the future of medicine. Explore this page to learn more!
2025 Program and Schedule
Find more information about the 2025 Health Sciences and Technology Research Symposium by exploring the program and schedule linked below!2025 Keynote Spealer
Dr. Stephen M. Langley, MD, FRCS (CTh), FETCS
Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Driscoll Children’s Hospital | 2025 HSTRS Keynote Speaker
Dr. Stephen Langley is an internationally recognized pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon and the Medical Director of the Heart Center at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. With over three decades of experience in congenital heart surgery, Dr. Langley has led surgical teams in both the United Kingdom and the United States, consistently achieving outstanding outcomes in the most complex pediatric heart procedures.
A graduate of The London Hospital Medical College, Dr. Langley completed advanced surgical training and fellowships at premier institutions, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. He holds certifications from the Royal College of Surgeons and the European Board of Thoracic Surgery, and has served in senior clinical leadership roles throughout his distinguished career.
Since joining Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Dr. Langley has elevated the Heart Center to national prominence, achieving surgical survival rates above 98% and significantly reducing recovery times for young patients. His commitment to precision, teamwork, and innovation has redefined standards for excellence in pediatric cardiac care.
Dr. Langley will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Health Science and Technology Research Symposium, co-sponsored by Driscoll Children’s Hospital and Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. His keynote address, “To Infinity and Beyond,” will explore the intersection of surgical mastery, systems thinking, and human resilience in high-stakes clinical environments. Through stories from the operating room and reflections on decades of leadership, Dr. Langley will challenge attendees to embrace the relentless, purposeful pursuit of perfection—in research, in medicine, and beyond.