NMRI South Regional Workshop

Event Details

Background

More than 700 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

The NMRI South Regional Workshop will be held virtually. No travel awards will be provided for the meeting.

Agenda

October 28, 2021 (Times are EST)

2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

• Welcome
  Dr. Trudy Gaillard, Associate Professor, Florida International University
  Dr. Lawrence Agodoa, Director, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK)

2:15p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Dr. Ora Strickland, Dean and Professor, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

• Poster Presentations
  • Poster Presentation on Clinical Research
    Moderator: Dr. Javier Neyra, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center
    
    Stephanie Ogando, M.P.H, Research Staff, Massachusetts General Hospital
    Jorge Benavides-Vasquez, M.S., Research Staff, Penn State College of Medicine
  
  
  • Poster Presentation on Basic Research
    Moderator: Dr. Ryon Cobb, Assistant Professor, University of Georgia
    
    Adeola Michael, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Emory University
    Phildra Swagger, Ph.D., Research Coordinator, University of Central Florida

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

• Scientific Presentations
  Moderator: Dr. Ngozi Mbue, Assistant Professor, Texas Woman's University
  
  Genetic Assessment of Hyperuricemia and Gout in Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Subgroups of Pregnant Women: Biospecimens Repository Cross-Sectional Study
  Dr. Youssef Roman, Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
  
  Pain Medication Use in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: NHANES 2005-2018
  Alexandra Perez-Rivera, Associate Professor Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy

October 29, 2021 (Times are EST)

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

• Welcome and Introduction
  Dr. Boubakari Ibrahimou, Associate Professor, Florida International University
  Dr. Trudy Gaillard, Associate Professor, Florida International University
  Dr. Lawrence Agodoa, Director, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK)

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Tomás R. Guilarte, Dean and Professor, Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, Florida International University

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

• Keynote Address
  Dr. Natasha Williams, Assistant Professor, New York University

11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Break

12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Parallel Sessions (Breakout Rooms)
  • Breakout Session 1 - Leveraging Social Media for Career and Science
    Moderator: Dr. Alicia Diaz-Thomas, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    
    Dr. Zillah Fluker, Vice President, Division of Institutional Advancement Central State University
    Dr. Anberitha Matthews, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    Dr. Keia Sanderson, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina
    Dr. Matthew Sparks, Associate Professor, Duke University School of Medicine
    
  
  
  • Breakout Session 2 - Navigating Academic Promotion and Tenure
    Moderator: Dr. Boubakari Ibrahimou, Associate Professor, Florida International University
    
    Dr. Keith Norris, Professor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
    Dr. Roland J. Thorpe, Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  
  
  • Breakout Session 3 - Navigating from Trainee to Faculty Appointment or Industry Science
    Moderator: Dr. Wairimu Magua, Associate Academic Research Scientist, Emory University
    
    Dr. Derrick Morton, Assistant Professor, University of Southern California
    Dr. Bryan Wilson, Regional Medical Scientific Director, Merck
  
  
  • Breakout Session 4 - Community-Based Participatory Research
    Moderator: Dr. Trudy Gaillard, Associate Professor, Florida International University
    
    Dr. Michelle Hospital, Associate Director, Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University
    Dr. Fern Webb, Associate Professor, University of Florida College of Medicine
    Dr. Marino Bruce, Clinical Professor, University of Houston College of Medicine

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

• Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Academic Leadership: Where are we now and how do we move forward
  Dr. Ricardo Azziz, Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham

1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• Parallel Sessions (Breakout Rooms)
  • Breakout Session 1: Engaging Minority Males in Research Studies
    Moderator: Dr. Ricardo Azziz, Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    
    Dr. Marc Cook, Assistant Professor, North Carolina A&T State University
    Dr. Joshua Joseph, Assistant Professor of Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  
  
  • Breakout Session 2: Understanding the role of DEI in Career Advancement
    Moderator: Dr. Anberitha Matthews, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Mississippi Medical College
    
    Dr. Ra'Sheda Forbes, Vice President for Access, Diversity and Inclusion, Mississippi State University
    Dr. Carlos Medina, Senior Consultant, Academic Search
  
  
  • Breakout Session 3 - Grant Process Overview
    Moderator: Dr. LaTonya Hickson, Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida
    
    Frank Hamilton, Program Director, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  
  

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

• Lessons from the COVID 19 Pandemic - Panel Discussion
  Moderator: Dr. Javier Neyra, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center
  
  
  • Professional Roles and Relationships During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Dr. Catherine Butler, Acting Instructor, University of Washington
  
  
  • COVID-19 in Minority Groups: Experiences of Latinx Individuals Hospitalized for COVID-19
    Dr Lilia Cervantes, Associate Professor, University of Colorado Anschultz Medical Campus
  
  
  • COVID-19 Vaccination in Susceptible Groups: The Case of Dialysis Patients
    Dr. Pablo Garcia, Nephrology Fellow, Stanford University

3:45 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

• Break

3:55 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

• Key Team Members and Resources Needed in Building a High Competitive Grant Proposal – Panel Discussion
  Moderator: Dr. Alexandra Perez, Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy
  
  Dr. Junie P. Warrington, Assistant Professor University of Mississippi Medical Center
  Dr. Elimelda Ongeri, Professor and Associate Dean, North Carolina A&T State University
  Dr. Frank Hamilton, Program Director, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Closing Remarks/Adjourn
  Dr. Boubakari Ibrahimou, Associate Professor, Florida International University
  Dr. Trudy Gaillard, Associate Professor, Florida International University
  Dr. Lawrence Agodoa, Director, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK)
  Ms. Winnie Martinez, Program Director, NIDDK

Abstracts

Submission Deadline

September 27, 2021 (11:59 p.m. EST)

Submitting Abstracts and Posters

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 held virtually. Please limit your slides to no more than 5.

• Introduction & Objectives
• Material & Methods
• Results I
• Results II
• Discussion & Conclusion