Event Details
Agenda
Abstracts
Event Details
Background
More than 600 researchers have participated in NMRI workshops in the past decade, and approximately 100 are active members. The success of the NMRI, a network that is “owned” by its members and supported by the NIDDK, begins with the dedication of senior investigators who mentor and serve as role models for junior investigators. The participation of active members and the recruitment of new members is a primary reason for the Network’s success in the past and the reason for confidence that it will continue to grow in the future.
Travel Awards
Limited Travel Awards of up to $600 for eligible members to attend the NMRI Annual Meeting are available. Awards will be given with priority to those that (1) have never participated in a NMRI meeting, (2) are junior faculty up to the Assistant Professor level and (3) are presenters of an abstract at the NMRI Annual Meeting poster session. Limited Travel Awards of up to $1,000 for eligible senior members, Associate Professor and Professor level, to attend the NMRI Annual Workshop is available. Awards to Senior members will be given with priority to those that mentor NMRI members (s).
To see if you qualify for NMRI membership, please complete and submit this Enrollment Form.
American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Travel Awards
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) provides a limited number of travel awards to nephrologists or other researchers conducting kidney related research attending the Network of Minority Health Research Investigators (NMRI) Annual Workshop to cover travel expenses up to $1,500.00 in accordance with ASN's guidelines. To be considered for an ASN sponsored NMRI travel award, please contact Laura Hefner, Workforce and Career Advancement Associate by March 11, 2019.
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Travel Grant
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) provides one travel grant in the amount of $1,500.00 to an early career investigator conducting bone, mineral, or musculoskeletal related research attending the Network of Minority Health Research Investigators (NMRI) Annual Workshop in accordance with ASBMR guidelines. To be considered for an ASBMR travel grant, please contact Jennifer Trotter, ASBMR Operations Coordinator, by February 18, 2019.
Agenda
If you would like to request copy of presentation please email Winnie Martinez at MartinezW@extra.niddk.nih.gov
November 1, 2018
Location: Cal Turner Family Center
- 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Reception / Networking
Hors d'oeuves will be serve
- Guest Speaker
Dr. Alyssa Hasty, Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Vanderbilt University
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Poster Session
November 2, 2018
Location: Cal Turner Family Center
- 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
- Registration
Continental Breakfast
- 8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
- Welcome Remarks & Introductions
Dr. Evangeline Motley-Johnson, Sr. Associate Dean for Biomedical Education, Meharry Medical College
Dr. Maria de Fatima Lima, Dean and Professor, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Sr. Vice-President for Research and Innovation, Meharry Medical College
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- NMRI Overview and Accomplishments
Dr. Patricia Heyn, Associate Professor, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus & Chair Elect, NMRI Annual Meeting Planning Committee
Dr. Jose Romero, Associate Physiologist, Harvard Medical School
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
- Minority Faculty Recruitment and Development
Dr. Samuel Adunyah, Chair, Department of Biochemistry, Meharry College of Medicine
- 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Motivation for Success and More: Expectations of the Mentor and Mentee Relationship
Dr. Cristal Hill, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Pennington Biomedical Research Center-LSU
Dr.Cynthia Warrick, President, Society for Diversity in Biomedical Sciences, Stillman College
- 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Understanding the Academic Appointments and Promotions Process
Dr. Larry Alexander, Associate Professor, Meharry medical College School of Medicine
- 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Break
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Leaving My Comfort Zone: Lessons Learned About Mentorship, Career Advancement and Diabetic Complications
Dr. E. Dale Abel, Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, University of Iowa
- 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch Session Round Table Discussions - Pick up Pre-ordered box lunch
- Table 1 - Academia to Industry: Life as A Medical Liaison
Dr. Gerald Frank, Senior Regional Medical Liaison, Global Scientific Affairs, Amgen
Discussion on how to prepare strategically while in academia; how to break into the business and how to make a successful transition from academia to biopharmaceutical medical affairs.
- Table 2 - Career In Academia
Dr. Cynthia Jackson, Associate Professor of Physiology, Nashville State Community College
Discussion on the various types of careers in academia at different levels of academic institutions, including medical based institutions, research institutions, undergraduate institutions, etc. Discussions on the involved
responsibilities, the opportunities, and the politics.
- Table 3 - Preparing for Faculty Careers
Dr. Arion Kennedy, Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University
A discussion open to graduate students, post docs and early career faculty interested in pursuing a career in academics. This discussion will focus on finding the right institution and faculty role, conducting a job search
and preparing a job application and research program.
- Table 4 - Community-Based Participatory Research
Dr. Fern Webb, Associate Professor, University of Florida College of Medicine
The purpose of this round table discussion is share strategies or actions required when conducting CBPR. Participants will also share typical barriers and challenges encountered when CBPR research, and offer solutions to
overcome these barriers/challenges.
- Table 5 - The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI): An Awardee's Perspective
Dr. Ruby Benjamin-Garner, Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Obtaining funding from PCORI can be a challenge, due to the agency’s special priorities and focus on engaging patients and other stakeholders, as such, the purpose of this roundtable discussion is to share information on
strategies for PCORI funding from the perspective of an awardee
- Table 6 - Avoiding Wonderland: Steps on Selecting a Mentor and Lab for your Postdoc
Dr. Cristal Hill, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Pennington Biomedical Research Center-LSU
Discussion will challenge you to self-reflect on aspiring goals for the next 3-5 years and provide tips on how to select a laboratory and mentor for you postdoc training. Discussion will include topics on ensuring that your
postdoc training makes your competitive for a successful career in biomedical research.
- Table - 7 Technical Transfer
Dr. Teresa Merriweather Orok, Executive Director, Alabama A&M University
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Funding Opportunities (Panel Session)
- NIH Funding Opportunities and Review Process
Dr. Jose Romero, Associate Physiologist, Harvard Medical School
- Pharmaceutical Funding Opportunities
Dr. Karl B. Finley, Regional Medical Scientist, Novo Nordisk, Inc.
- Career Development Awards and Strategies to Prepare for Them
Dr. Marino Bruce, Associate Director, Center for Research On Men's Health and Research Associate Professor of Medicine, Health and Society, Vanderbilt University
- 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm.
- Break
- 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Scientific Presentations
- b-Catenin and MTOR Signaling in Liver Pathophysiology: Novel Interactions and Implications
Dr. Adeola Michael, Postdoctoral Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Food Security and Intent to Engage in Positive Lifestyle Change: Does it Have an Impact
Dr. Funmilola Babalola, La Sierra University
- Anti-Complenent Autoantibodies In Lupus Nephritis: Racial Differences
Dr. Pallavi Manral, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Meharry Medical College
- 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Closing Remarks / Adjourn
Dr. Evangeline Motley-Johnson, Sr. Associate Dean for Biomedical Education, Meharry Medical College
Abstracts
New Submission Deadline
September 26, 2018 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Submitting Abstracts
Abstracts can be emailed to Winnie Martinez as a Microsoft Word document by the deadline date listed above. Please put “NMRI Abstract - (Translational, Basic or Clinical)” in the subject line. Or you may upload your abstract on your registration page. Please indicate a category (Translational, Basic, or Clinical) on top right corner and follow the guidelines below.
Abstract Organization
Organize the body of the abstract as follows:
- Statement of the purpose of the study/program/project;
- Statement of the methods used;
- Summary of the results presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusion;
- Statement of the conclusions reached.
Formatting Requirements
Your abstract must conform to the above guidelines, as incorrect formatting could result in disqualification.
- The abstract should be typed single-spaced, type no smaller than 10 point (12 cpi).
- Use a common font (e.g., Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Arial)
- Set the margins to the following using Microsoft Word: Top 1"; Bottom 1"; Left 1.25"; Right 1".
- Abstract should be no more than one page in length.
- The abstract’s title should be typed in CAPITAL LETTERS and should clearly represent the nature of the investigation.
- Title should be followed in lowercase letters by the author’s first and last names, degree, affiliation (if applicable), city, state, and country. Underline the primary author’s name (one primary author per abstract).
- Leave one blank line between the title and the body of the abstract, and between paragraphs.
- Do not indent paragraphs.
- Use of standard abbreviations is desirable (e.g., RBC). Use kg, gm, mg, mL, L, and %. Place a special or unusual abbreviation in parentheses after the full word the first time that it appears.
- Use numerals to indicate numbers except to begin sentences.
- Do not use subtitles (e.g., Methods, Results).
- Simple tables or graphs may be included; however, they must fit within the designated abstract space.
- The abstract file should be saved as: primary author’s last name_first word in the title (e.g., Zucker_Effects).
Poster Presentations
Poster Presentations will be displayed on 4-foot-high by 6-foot-wide poster boards. Pushpins and Velcro will be provided. All presenters must register for the workshop.