9 am: Welcome and Introduction
Martha Bickford, PhD

9:05 am: Overview of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program
Martha Bickford, PhD

9:15 am: IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Program

Eric Rouchka, PhD

9:30 am: IDeA Clinical & Translational Research Development (CTR-D) Award program

Jon Klein, MD, PhD

9:45 am: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBREs) — University of Louisville

Craig McClain, MD

10:05 am: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBREs) — University of Kentucky

Lisa Cassis, PhD

10:20 am: Q&A

1:30 pm: Mary Kroetz, PhD
Training a new generation of scientists: CURE-based learning for biology education

1:50 pm: Alena Smith, PhD
Empowering Rural Students for Success in STEM: Recognizing the Hidden Strengths

2:10 pm: Ethan Hackney, MSc
Structure-function analysis of RNA-protein granules in germline development

2:25 pm: Chelsea Howd, BS
Examining the Role of Social Support and Suicide Ideation History in the Link Between Inadequacy and Entrapment Among High School Students

2:40 pm: Louisville iGEM High School Team
Insights into Molecular Interactions: Predicting and Validating PFOA Binding to Human Proteins

Boardroom 

Dr. Greg Hawk 1:1 Statistical Consultations

20 minute spots — please sign up!
 

Downs

Headshots

Will be offered from 10 am - 6 pm
 

Park Suites (Seneca/Iroquois)

Overview of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource

Session Chair: Dr. David M. Higgins

This is a 2-hour session

VIRTUAL OPTION! Join us online via Zoom!

Park Suites (Shawnee/Cherokee)

Networking 101: Introductions & Connecting Effectively at Conferences
Session Presenter: Heather Dillon

Keeneland

Research Talks

Session Moderator: Dr. Martha Bickford

Investigator Short Talks

• Philip Harter, UofL

• Michal Hetman, UofL

• Mark Olfert, WVU

• Luksana Chaiswing, UK

Student Flash Talks

• Aastha Suthar, UofL

• Matthew Biernat, UPIKE

• Mikki Rodgers, NKU

• Jaime Heckler, WKU
   

Kentucky Suites (Oaks/Derby)

How the Fundamentals of qPCR Can Help With Troubleshooting (presented by Thermo Fisher)

Session Presenter: Jonathan Timmons

Gulfstream

Introduction to Python and Jupyter Notebooks for Scientific Data Analysis
Session Presenter: David Alston

Conference Theater

Student-Focused Session 

Strategic Pathways: Navigating Application Timelines and Choosing the Right Programs for Graduate School, Medical School, MD/PhD, and Summer Opportunities

Session Chair: Dr. Barbara Clark

• Graduate and Medical Schools: Picking the right program and application timelines

• Physician Scientist (MD/PhD) Training Programs 

• Post-bacculaureate Research Education Programs

• Undergrad Summer Programs

Boardroom 

Dr. Greg Hawk 1:1 Statistical Consultations 

20 minute spots — please sign up!
 

Downs

Headshots (will be offered from 10 am - 6 pm)

Park Suites (Seneca/Iroquois)

A Demonstration of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource
Session Chair: Dr. David M. Higgins

This is a 2-hour session

Park Suites (Shawnee/Cherokee)

Advances in Imaging Technology: An update on new equipment, new techniques, image analysis & ultramicrotomy

Session Chair: Dr. Julia Aebersold

Keeneland

Research Talks

Session Moderator: Dr. Bruce Mattingly

Investigator Short Talks

• HIlary R. Katz, WKU

• Jason Stewart, WKU

• Jenna L. Kesselring, MuSU

• Eric J. Rellinger, UK

Student Flash Talks

• Sara Palacio, UK

• Rachel Foster, WKU

• Barbara Whitt, UK

• Ethan Tiller, Transylvania University
   

Kentucky Suites (Oaks/Derby)

New Technology Spotlight: New Tech Spotlight: dPCR, the Perfect qPCR Complement (presented by Thermo Fisher)

Session Presenter: Jonathan Timmons

Gulfstream

CV & Resumes: Preparing for Your Career
Session Chair: Dr. Annmarie Steffes

Conference Theater

Student-Focused Session

Student Perspectives: An Informal Q&A on Navigating Graduate School, Medical School, and Beyond 

Student-led Panel Discussion

• • How to Apply to Graduate School & Post-Baccalaureate Programs

  • Life as a Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate Student

  • Networking and Q&A session

We will provide the following:

• • Appetizers

  • Dinner Buffet (w/vegetarian option)

  • Non-alcoholic beverages

  • Cash Bar 

  • Corn Hole Courts - All games are free

  • Dartboards

  • Pool Tables

  • Shuffle puck

  • Bocce Ball Court

  • Ping Pong