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Young Investigator Symposium Series 12-16 October 2020 www.viin.org.au #viinyis VIIN Young Investigator Symposium Program-at-a-Glance 2020 Monday 12 October: 10am – 12.45pm Keynote speaker: Associate Professor Kimberly Kline, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Talks selected from abstracts Technical workshop Daily prize announcement Tuesday 13 October: 10am – 12pm Grant writing workshop and Q&A • Associate Professor Sant-Rayn Pasricha, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute • Ms Sally Roberts, veski • Associate Professor Meredith O’Keeffe, Monash University and ARC College of Experts • Associate Professor Michelle Tate, Hudson Institute of Medical Research and NHMRC Career Development Fellow • Professor James Beeson, Burnet Institute Tuesday 13 October: 1pm – 2.30pm Concurrent E-poster sessions (I and II) Tuesday 13 October: 7pm – 8.15pm Art in Science evening • Ms Marta de Menezes, Cultivamos Cultura • Dr Ryan Jefferies, Science Gallery Melbourne Wednesday 14 October: 10am – 12pm Careers panel and Q&A • Dr Krystal Evans, Medical Science Liaison, GSK • Dr Jessica Borger, Lecturer, Monash University • Dr Michael Christie, Principal, Shelston IP • Dr Stephanie Tan, Clinical Research Associate, IQVIA • Dr Ariel Achtman, Senior Project Manager, Movember Wednesday 14 October: 1pm – 2.30pm Concurrent E-poster sessions (III and IV) Thursday 15 October: 10am – 12.45pm Keynote speaker: Dr Amy Chung, Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne Talks selected from abstracts Technical workshop Daily prize announcement Friday 16 October: 10am – 1pm Keynote speaker: Dr Con Panousis, CSL Ltd Talks selected from abstracts Technical workshops Daily prize announcement Grand prize announcement See more detailed program on Page 13 or click here Off-the-shelf, custom-made total solution to support your CRISPR cell engineering needs With a breadth of experience working with over 1300 cell line models and over 200 distinct cell TGGT lines, we provide: Ready-made Knockout cell lines and lysates – Minimal preparation format, ready to culture – Widely used, immortalized, mammalian cell lines, PTEN including HEK-293T and HELA CDK4 – Well-characterized by Sanger sequencing and western blot to confirm KO at the genomic and proteomic level – Parental control available Custom gene editing services – 8-12 weeks standard project timeline from scoping to completion. 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Green: Collagen type IV, Magenta: Propidium iodide, Yellow: CD44, Cyan: beta-catenin, Red: Rac1 Tissue sample: Colorectal cancer Created by: Miriam Jasiulionis from Get Abcam colouring book Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil Welcome to the 2020 VIIN Young Investigator Symposium Dear Colleagues and Friends, On behalf of the members of the Victorian Infection and Immunity Network’s Executive Committee, we welcome you to the 2020 Young Investigator Symposium. Special welcome to our keynote speakers: A/Prof Kimberly Kline of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Dr Amy Chung of Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne and Dr Con Panousis of CSL Ltd. This is the 13th year that the VIIN has convened a symposium for young investigators but the first in virtual format. We thank VIIN program manager Dr Rebecca Smith for her tireless efforts in bringing this new format together, allowing this event to go forward. We are indebted to many who have been vital to bringing the 2020 meeting about, namely: • The Symposium Organising Committee, who have worked tirelessly to review abstracts and organise the many logistical elements of the day: Catarina Almeida, University of Melbourne Nicole Messina, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Rebecca Ambrose, Hudson Institute of Medical Research Nicole Faye Morris, Monash University Campbell, Hudson Institute of Medical Research Ursula Norman, Monash University Andrew Fleetwood, Baker Institute Jason Paxman, La Trobe University Carlo Giannangelo, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Linda Reiling, Burnet Institute Rhea Longley, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Rebecca Smith, Victorian Infection and Immunity Network Emma McHugh, University of Melbourne Tiffany Bouchery, Monash University Hamish McWilliam, University of Melbourne Deb Bianco, Victorian Infection and Immunity Network • Arts in Science speakers: Ms Marta de Menezes, and Dr Ryan Jefferies • Grant Workshop Panel speakers: A/Prof Sant-Rayn Pasricha, Ms Sally Roberts, A/Prof Meredith O’Keeffe, A/Prof Michelle Tate and Prof James Beeson • Careers Panel speakers: Dr Krystal Evans, Dr Michael Christie, Dr Jessica Borger, Dr Stephanie Tan and Dr Ariel Achtman • The 50+ Session chairs and judges for oral presentations and posters is a reflection of the increasing popularity of this event. Thanks to each for your time an expertise. • The sponsors and advertisers for this symposium. Your support is more and more important to the success of this event • The 15 Academic Institutions and government agencies that support VIIN annually through financial contributions. Without your support, our activities would cease. Finally, thank you to everyone who is here as a delegate or to present a talk or poster. This meeting is for you. We always appreciate your participation. Prof Paul Hertzog and Prof Heidi Drummer, Co-Convenors of VIIN Thank you to our sponsors and advertisers Oral Presentation prizes Science Bites Prizes Poster prizes People’s Choice Awards Most Diligent Delegate Award Workshop Sponsors Advertiser For links to sponsor websites: https://www.viin.org.au/event/viin-young-investigator-symposium-2020 Connecting Researchers, Students, Health Care and Industry to solve problems in infectious diseases and immunology The Victorian Infection and Immunity Network (VIIN) brings together researchers from diverse disciplines across various nodes within Victoria who have an interest in infection and immunity. Through events such as the Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference and annual postgraduate and postdoctoral research symposia, VIIN connects established and emerging infection and immunity researchers with the goal of seeding new collaborations and strengthening research performance and capabilities. 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Professor Hartland had key roles in co-convening the Lorne Infection and Immunity Conferences (2012-2017), the VIIN Industry Alliance (2012- 2014) and the VIIN Young Investigator Symposia (2009 – 2016). Together with Co-Convenor Professor Paul Hertzog, Liz oversaw the roll-out of VIIN’s new website, its increasing presence on social media, implementation of the VIIN’s annual careers evenings (2013-2017) and numerous other initiatives. In honour of Liz’s contribution to VIIN, the network is delighted to have established the Hartland Oration. This oration will be delivered at the Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference from 2018 onwards. The Hartland Orator will be selected at this VIIN Young Investigator Symposium and will be the post-doctoral researcher giving the best 10 minute oral presentation. This outstanding young researcher will receive free registration to the 2021 Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference. Additional prizes at the VIIN Young Investigator Symposium As in years past, prizes will also be awarded for: • ePoster prizes for best student and best post-doc • Science Bites prizes for best student and best post-doc (3 minute oral presentations) • Best VIIN Young Investigator Symposium PhD talk (10 minute oral presentation) • People’s Choice Awards – stay tuned! • Most Diligent Delegate – attend each session and answer our week-long quiz to be recognised as our Most Diligent Delegate. More details to follow.