Final Program Increasing Diversity to Improve Global Scientific Competitiveness November 9-12, 2011 • St. Louis, Missouri What’s New in 2011 Campus Tour of Washington University in St. Louis Lead Retrieval Washington University in St. Louis invites ABRCMS attendees for ABRCMS now offers the lead retrieval system (LRS) a campus tour to learn more about its opportunities and programs. to exhibitors. By allowing scanning name badge ABRCMS attendees who signed up (registration closed in mid- barcodes, LRS helps exhibitors manage attendee October) for the tour will meet in the America’s Center Plaza Lobby. information in a quick, digital way. See page 18 for details. Keystone Travel Award for Graduate Two new scientific areas - One exhibit hall for all Students & Postdocs cancer biology and presentations, including immunology have been graduate students Keystone Symposia will grant two travel awards to added. presentations. eligible graduate students and postdocs attending the 2011 ABRCMS. See page 14 for details. Judging of Abstract CDs replace postbaccalaureate poster abstract books. presentations. Important Reminders Preconference Workshops Conference Orientation Several workshops will be held on Wednesday, Your ABRCMS orientation will help you maximize your November 9, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m., to offer learning and networking opportunities over the next several participants the opportunity to enhance their days. All orientation sessions will be held on Thursday, knowledge or gather information about a specific topic. November 10, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. See page 12 for more information. Exhibit Program Recruitment Teams Networking in Your Discipline One ABRCMS goal is to address the needs of the Networking sessions with disciplinary societies will be held diverse student population that attends the conference. on Wednesday, November 9, from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. To this end, ABRCMS strives to continually enhance These informal sessions led by professional society members the exhibits program and recommends a team approach provide a forum for small group discussions focusing on the for exhibitors. An ABRCMS recruitment team ideally student activities and career pathways offered by societies. All includes at least four individuals, with each assuming a ABRCMS exhibitor and faculty attendees who are professional unique role and responsibility: society members are strongly encouraged to attend. (i) Research faculty members share information about science courses and programs, research opportunities and mentors, career planning, and Online Abstract Database For Exhibitors information pertinent to the research community. Exhibitors, did you know you can access student abstracts (ii) Postdoctoral fellows share information about before the conference? The online abstract database offers research projects, career pathways, professional you information about each student’s scientific discipline, development opportunities, and general discipline helping you tailor your recruitment efforts accordingly. information. Visit www.abrcms.org for up-to-date information. (iii) Graduates students share candid information about personal experiences, particularly courses, advisers, mentor selection, campus environment, social life, and networking opportunities. Onsite Registration and Early Admittance (iv) Graduates dean/admissions directors provide Check in into Exhibit Hall for general information about the institution, deadlines SCAN & GO self-registration Exhibitors and requirements for summer programs, and the will be offered at the 2011 graduate school application process. Exhibitors may use their ABRCMS. Bring a copy of exhibitor badges to access your registration confirmation their booths 30 minutes letter with you to expedite the prior to the opening of the registration process. exhibit hall. ABRCMS Table of Contents What’s New in 2011 ......................................Inside Front Cover Program at a Glance ..............................................................2-3 Conference Welcome ...............................................................4 (Clifford W. Houston, Ph.D.) Greetings ..................................................................................5 (Clifton A. Poodry, Ph.D.) Steering Committee, Advisors, and Staff ..................................6 Important Conference Information .......................................7-9 Conference Highlights ...........................................................10 Professional Development Schedule: Undergraduate & Postbaccalaureate Students ............................................12 Professional Development Schedule: Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scientists ...................................................13 Professional Development Schedule: Program Directors, Faculty & Exhibitors ..........................................................13 Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scientist Opportunities ...14 Keynote, Plenary, & Concurrent Scientific Speakers ..........16-17 Conference Program ..........................................................18-37 Meet and Greet Speakers Schedule .........................................38 I really enjoyed my first time at a major conference Speaker Biographies ...........................................................40-51 that focuses on the advancement of minorities in 2001-2011 ABRCMS Statistics .........................................52-53 sciences. I had the opportunity to present, network, Abstract Information ........................................................56-85 see professionals present and speak, etc. It was an Exhibitor by Booth Number .............................................88-92 amazing experience! Exhibit List in Alphabetical Order .....................................93-97 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT Conference Sponsors .........................................................98-99 Exhibit Hall & Convention Center Floor Plans.............100-102 Reflections/Take Home Message ....................Inside Back Cover This was my first time at ABRCMS. I have attended many conferences and this has been the best by far! 2010 EXHIBITOR What a GREAT opportunity for undergrads. I have been so impressed with the quality of the program and the EXCELLENT planning, organization and running of the conference by the staff — AMAZING! 2009 FACULTY PARTICIPANT Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium, presents at the 2010 ABRCMS 1 Final Program Program at a Glance Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. RISE and MARC Technical Assistance Workshop 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open Location: Renaissance Grand Hotel (Majestic Ballroom C) Location: Plaza Lobby 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Explore St. Louis! 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Networking Breakfast Location: Hall 3 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration Open Location: Plaza Lobby 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Set-up Location: Hall 4 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exhibit Set-up Location: Hall 4 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CONFERENCE ORIENTATION 2:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. PRECONFERENCE PROFESSIONAL Orientation for Undergraduates and DEVELOPMENT SESSION Postbaccalaureates Location: Rooms 220-229 Teaching and Learning 101: A Brief Introduction to Effective Teaching in Science, Engineering and Orientation for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Mathematics Scientists Location: Room 123 Location: Room 132 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PRECONFERENCE PROFESSIONAL Orientation for Exhibitors DEVELOPMENT SESSION Location: Room 131 Immunocytochemistry 101: How Best to Do It and Orientation for Judges (All 12 Disciplines) Show Your Results Location: See page 20 Location: Room 120 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PRECONFERENCE PROFESSIONAL See pages 21-22 DEVELOPMENT SESSION 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. CONCURRENT PROFESSIONAL Presentation Techniques: How to Make Effective DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS Poster and Oral Presentations See pages 23-24 Location: Room 127 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Networking Lunch 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Dinner Location: Hall 3 Location: Hall 3 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. PLENARY SCIENTIFIC SESSION 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Conference Overview / Keynote Address Dying Young as Late in Life as Possible: Stem Cells, Location: Hall 3 Tissue Renewal, and Regeneration Speaker 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Networking in Your Discipline Back by Alejandro Sanchez Alvarado, Ph.D. Location: See page 19 Popular Demand! Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PREP Program Director Meeting Location: Hall 3 Location: Room 106 2:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibits Open 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ABRCMS Student Travel Awardee Orientation Location: Hall 4 Location: Room 123 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. POSTER SESSION 1 (A) 9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. GRADUATE STUDENT AND Location: Hall 4 POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST MIXER Location: Renaissance Grand Hotel (Washington Room) 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Career Coaching Corner / Meet and Greet Speakers Location: Plaza Lobby 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. POSTER SESSION 2 (B) Location: Plaza Lobby 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ORAL PRESENTATION SESSIONS 1-12 (All Disciplines) See page 25-27 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. DINNER Location: Hall 3 7:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Plenary Professional Development Sessions for Faculty, Students, and Postdoctoral Scientists Location: See page 28 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dessert and Networking Location: Ballroom Lobby 2 ABRCMS Friday, November 11, 2011 Saturday, November 12, 2011 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration Open Location: