Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
RISE and MARC Technical Assistance Workshop
This workshop will focus on the Minority Biomedical
Research Support Research Initiative for Scientific
Enhancement (MBRS RISE) and the Minority Access
to Research Careers Undergraduate Student Training
in Academic Research (MARC-U-STAR) Programs.
The workshop, which is offered by MORE staff, will
examine the most recent RISE and MARC program
announcements, highlighting information needed to
develop a competitive grant application. Anyone who
would like to learn more about the MARC and RISE
Programs, application content, and enhanced peer
review criteria is invited to participate.
Speakers
To Be Determined
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Explore St. Louis on Your Own
From the famous Gateway Arch to the expansive
Forest Park (500 acres larger than New York City’s
Central Park), see the best that St. Louis has to
offer. Be sure to explore the City Museum, Missouri
Botanical Gardens, and the St. Louis Science Center!
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Campus Visit to Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis welcomes all
ABRCMS attendees! See our campuses to learn
more about the exciting opportunities and programs
we offer. Washington University is committed to
fostering diversity in the research community — both at our institution and beyond. This visit offers
undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral
researchers, faculty mentors, and program advisors the
opportunity to meet Washington University students,
staff, faculty, and administrators. Plus, lunch will
be served! Register at http://medschool.wustl.edu/abrcms-preconference. Questions? Contact Rochelle
Smith at smithr@dbbs.wustl.edu (314-362-7963) or
Jennifer Lawler Brown at lawlerj@wustl.edu (314-747-0947).
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration Open
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibit Set-up
PRECONFERENCE PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Immunocytochemistry 101: How Best to Do It and
Show Your Results
Immunocytochemistry is the science of using
antibodies to locate and identify molecules
in cells and tissues and visualize them with
microscopical staining methods. It is one of the
most powerful techniques in wide use for cell
biology research. Although fundamentally simple,the various immunocytochemical procedures
have many pitfalls that can produce poor results
and invalid interpretations. When used properly,
immunocytochemistry is a powerful tool to obtain
information about cell structure and function. This
presentation explains the essential steps and control
procedures that are necessary for obtaining valid
results with when performing immunocytochemistry.
Speakers
Denis Baskin, Ph.D., Seattle VA Medical Center and
University of Washington
Eduardo Rosa-Molinar, Ph.D., University of Puerto
Rico-Rio Piedras
5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Presentation Techniques: How to Make Effective
Poster and Oral Presentations
(Recommended for first-time presenters)
Effective communication is essential to every
stage of a scientific career. This workshop offers
philosophies and strategies for making the most of
each opportunity to attend a scientific meeting and
present your work. Students will learn the essentials
of designing compelling oral and poster presentations,
including developing a clear conceptual framework,
adding graphics, polishing delivery, and responding to
questions.
Speaker
Michelle Swanson, Ph.D., University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Dinner
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Conference Overview
John Fitzgerald Gates, Ph.D., Criticality Management
Consulting, New York, NY
Opening Remarks
Clifford W. Houston, Ph.D., University of Texas
Medical Cntr at Galveston, Galveston, TX
Conference Welcome
Clifton Poodry, Ph.D., Minority Opportunities in
Research Division, National Institute of General Medical
Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Opening Keynote Address
Speaker
Cora Marrett, Ph.D., National Science Foundation,
Arlington, VA
8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Networking with Disciplinary SocietyRepresentatives
This informal session is designed to help students
transition to the next level — being involved with
their disciplinary societies and attending professional
society meetings. Disciplinary society members will
lead the session, interact one on one with students,
discuss student activities and programs offered by their
organizations, and offer advice on career pathways andwork and personal life balance. Program directors will
also be in attendance to mentor students.
Session Leaders
To Be Determined
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
PREP Program Director Meeting
9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
ABRCMS Student Travel Awardee Orientation
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL
SCIENTIST MIXER
Sponsored by Proctor & Gamble and the University
of Birmingham
Graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and
recruiters of postdoctoral positions are invited to
attend this mixer, a great opportunity to share
experiences, relax, and network. This event is NOT
open to undergraduate students or postbaccalaureates.
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