KY INBRE Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
Presenter: Susan Boucher
KY INBRE Summer Program Director

KY INBRE funds up to 20 undergraduate students annually to participate in biomedical research under the supervision of faculty mentors who are actively engaged in biomedical research at the University of Louisville or the University of Kentucky. Application deadline: Feb 28.

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Kentucky Academy of Science
Presenter: Amanda Fuller
Executive Director

The Kentucky Academy of Science is a statewide interdisciplinary scientific society, welcoming members in the Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences. The Kentucky Academy of Science catalyzes scientific communication and collaboration that will improve research, education, and evidence-based public engagement within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  Most faculty, staff or students Kentucky’s colleges and universities can join for free.

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University of Kentucky Office of Biomedical Education
Presenter: Diane Lally
Director of Trainee Development

The Office of Biomedical Education strives to provide the best and most up-to-date resources to students through various organizations and programs such as the Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS), an undifferentiated, first-year, core curriculum that serves as the entry point for seven doctoral programs housed in the UK College of Medicine.

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University of Louisville BIOMED-PREP
Presenter: Pascale Alard
UL-BIOMED-PREP Co-PI

The UL Biomedical Integrative Opportunity for Mentored Experience Development Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (UL-BIOMED-PREP), is an NIH-funded program that provides an extensive paid research experience at UofL. Program is designed to prepare individuals for admission into a biomedical sciences PhD program.

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University of Louisville Integrated Programs in Biomedical Sciences (IPIBS)
Presenter: Barbara Clark
IPIBS Program Director

Students in the IPIBS program work with faculty in the School of Medicine which provides many research opportunities. Acceptance into one of the five basic science departments provides access to research labs across the basic sciences, as well as within clinical departments or research centers.

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University of Louisville School of Medicine
Presenter: Tana Didelot
Student Recruitment Manager

The School of Medicine offers a comprehensive education for today’s complex medical environment and is home to a state-of-the-art facility where pioneering research faculty lead the way with innovative medical research. Our departments advance medical knowledge through distinctive education, transformative research and extraordinary patient care.

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University of Louisville Science Policy and Outreach Group (SPOG)
Presenter: Catherine Kaiser
President of UofL SPOG

There is a need for broader representation of scientific research in policymaking, which is often driven by healthcare professionals. By advocating for science in policy, we ensure a well-rounded, research-informed perspective. Stop by our table for information brochures to which will equip scientists with the tools they need for science policy advocacy and to connect with like-minded, policy-focused communities.