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Final Program The Future of Science: Diverse People, Diverse Needs November 10-13, 2010 • Charlotte, North Carolina Managed by Sponsored by © Champion Exposition Services Client: ABRCMS 2010 Design: Theme 03 Date: 012510 Designer: Edward Vinal National Institute of General Medical Sciences What’s New in 2010 ABRCMS/FASEB MARC “Passport to Success” Networking Challenge: Myers-Briggs Workshops FASEB MARC and ABRCMS travel award winners will be par- Working in collaboration with the National Institutes of ticipating in a networking challenge designed to help develop the Health Office of Intramural Training, ABRCMS will sponsor students’ communication and networking skills during the meet- a Myers-Briggs Workshop on Wednesday, November 10, ing. The students will be interacting with the “Passport to Suc- 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. See page 18 for details. cess” participating scientific societies and universities by visiting the designated societies’/universities’ exhibit booths. This pilot program is only open to FASEB MARC and ABRCMS travel Keystone Travel Award for award winners. Graduate Students & Postdocs Keystone Symposia will grant two travel th awards to eligible graduate students and Online Abstract Database 10 Anniversary Celebrations postdocs attending the 2010 ABRCMS. for Exhibitors In addition to other special See page 14 for details. This year, exhibitors can access events to be held throughout student abstracts before the con- the conference, on Thursday, ference! The ABRCMS online November 11, ABRCMS will abstract database provides infor- mark its 10th anniversary with a special dinner and an evening ABRCMS Twitter and Facebook mation about student scientific Men’s polo shirt Meet us online! Use the # ABRCMS disciplines that exhibitors can use full of celebratory activities. Twitter and Facebook pages to connect to tailor recruitment efforts ac- To commemorate the with people and friends and meet new cordingly. Access to the database special occasion, ABRCMS friends along the way. Post questions begins October 1. Visit www. anniversary polo shirts will about the conference. Share views and abrcms.org/page04a.html for up- be available for purchase. videos. Stay connected. to-date information. Attendees are encouraged to wear their polo shirts on Women’s v-neck polo shirt Thursday, November 11. Important Reminders Preconference Workshops Conference Orientation Several workshops will be held on Wednesday, November 10, All orientation sessions will be held on Thursday, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. See the program for details. Plan your travel November 11, 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. See page 20 for accordingly so that you can attend these informative workshops. details. Networking with Disciplinary Societies Early Admittance into Networking sessions with disciplinary societies will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. These informal sessions are led by Exhibit Hall for Exhibitors professional society members and provide a forum for small group, student- Exhibitors with exhibitor badges centered discussions that focus on the societies’ student activities and career will be permitted in the exhibit hall pathways. Exhibitors and faculty representing the professional societies are 30 minutes prior to the opening of strongly encouraged to attend. the exhibition. Exhibit Program Recruitment Teams Travel Awards: Funding for Students One of ABRCMS goals is to address the needs of the diverse student Two types of travel awards are being offered to population who attend the conference. To this end, ABRCMS strives to undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students enhance its exhibits program and recommends a team approach for exhibitors. this year; the awards are from ABRCMS and A recruitment team ideally includes at least three individuals, with each the FASEB MARC Program. Visit http://www. assuming a unique role and responsibility: abrcms.org/page06a.html for more information. (i) Graduate Dean/Admissions Director – Deans and admissions directors provide general information about the institution and pertinent deadlines and program requirements for summer programs and the graduate school application process. Onsite Registration Check-in Feature (ii) Graduate Students – Graduate students share candid information about SCAN & GO self registration will be offered at the personal experiences, particularly courses, advisers, mentor selection, 2010 ABRCMS. Bring a copy of your registration campus environment, social life, and networking opportunities. confirmation letter to expedite your registration (iii) Research Faculty and/or Postdocs – Faculty members and/or postdocs process. share information about research projects, career pathways, professional development opportunities, and general discipline information. ABRCMS The Future of Science: Table of Contents Diverse People, Diverse Needs © Champion Exposition Services Client: ABRCMS 2010 What’s New in 2010 ......................................Inside Front Cover Professional Development Schedule: Program Directors,Design: Theme 03 Date: 012510 Designer: Edward Vinal Program at a Glance ..............................................................2-3 Faculty & Exhibitors ..........................................................13 Greetings ..................................................................................4 Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scientist Opportunities ...14 (Mayor Anthony Foxx) Keynote, Plenary, & Concurrent Scientific Speakers ..........16-17 Conference Welcome ...............................................................5 Conference Program ..........................................................18-37 (Clifford W. Houston, Ph.D.) © Champion Exposition Services Meet and Greet SpeakersClient: ABRCM SSchedule 2010 .........................................38 Design: Theme 03 Greetings ..................................................................................6 Date: 012510 Speaker BiographiesDesigner: ........................................................... Edward Vinal 40-51 (Jeremy M. Berg, Ph.D., and Clifton A. Poodry, Ph.D.) 2001-2010 ABRCMS Statistics .........................................52-53 Steering Committee, Advisors, and Staff ..................................7 Conference Sponsors ..............................................................54 Important Conference Information ..........................................8 Exhibit Hall & Convention Center Floor Plans.................55-59 Conference Highlights ...........................................................11 Reflections/Take Home Message ....................Inside Back Cover Professional Development Schedule: Undergraduate & Postbaccalaureate Students ............................................12 Professional Development Schedule: Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scientists ...................................................13 Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s • Celebrating 10 years of a b r CM s n Bernard Harris, Jr., first African-American to walk in space, addresses participants n Mina Bissell, 2008 American Cancer Society Medal of Honor awardee, and Shirley n Bonnie Bassler, “the Bacteria Whisperer” and MacArthur fellow, and David Page, director t h n Frances S. Collins, visionary leader of the Human Genome Project and current NIH Meeting the Biomedical Research Malcom, recipient of the Public Welfare Medal (the National Academy of Sciences’ of the Whitehead Institute, present plenary sessions A B R C M S 1 0 Preparing Scientists for the director, presents research on the project to ABRCMS attendees highest honor), address conference participants Interdisciplinary Approaches to n Conference introduces the Peer Mentoring Program, in which first-time ABRCMS The Future of Science, Diverse Challenges of the Future: A 21st Century n Marvin Cassman, former director of NIGMS, is on hand to mark the NIGMS and MARC n Jeremy M. Berg, director of the NIGMS and an author of the widely used text book Global Problems in Science undergraduate and community college student attendees receive advice on how to best People, Diverse Needs A n n i v e RSARy t i M e l i n e anniversaries Celebration of Achievement Biochemistry, discusses the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research in an informative navigate national conferences n Three early advocates of NIGMS’ minority programs, Ruth L. Kirschstein, former plenary scientific session n Conference introduces the Judges’ Travel Subsidy to support the first-time ABRCMS n n 10 years, the Annual Biomedical Research With generous support from NIGMS MORE, the American Society congressman Louis B. Stokes, and Charles Miller, are presented with the first Geraldine 2004n Shirley Ann Jackson, the first African-American to receive a n Conference introduces the Birds of a Feather program in which graduate students and 2007n Tavis Smiley, host of television and radio shows Tavis Smiley and judges at the conference 10-Year Anniversary Celebration! 2001for Microbiology (ASM) manages its first ABRCMS doctorate from MIT and the first woman and African-American The Tavis Smiley Show, gives keynote address 2010 Woods Awards, which recognize individuals who have had a significant impact in
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