NMRI 2022 Mid-West Regional Virtual Workshop

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.

Meeting Objectives

• Mentorship
• Poster Presentation
• Scholarly exchange among field leaders

Who can attend?

The meeting is open to all underrepresented minority investigators, including post-graduate doctoral students, who are conducting biomedical research in the fields of:

• Diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism
• Digestive and liver diseases, nutrition
• Kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases.

Travel Awards

The workshop will be held virtually. No travel awards will be provided.

Registration Deadline

October 24, 2022

Abstract Deadline

October 17, 2022

Agenda

November 3, 2022 (Times are CST)

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Shirley Blanchard, Professor, Creighton University
Dr. Sarah Singletary Walker, Vice President for Diversity, Creighton University

Dr. Joyce Balls-Berry, Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Dr. Sheree Wilson, Associate Vice Chancellor and Associate Dean, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

Winnie Martinez, Program Director, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Overview of NMRI
Dr. Absalon Gutierrez, Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Dr. Rudy Ortiz, Professor, University of California, Merced

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

Understanding and Managing the Acculturation Stress and Microaggressions Experienced by Diverse Biomedical Researchers
Moderator: Dr. Joyce Balls-Berry, Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Dr. Ronn Johnson, Associate Dean, Diversity & Inclusion, Professor, Creighton University

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Break

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Round Table Discussion & Networking: Interactive Brown Bag Breakout Sessions

Breakout Room 1
Navigating the Post-doctoral and Junior Faculty Journey
Facilitators: Dr. Monica Bianco, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Dr. Mariela Mendez, Assistant Scientist, Henry Ford Hospital

Breakout Room 2
Importance of Being the Best in the Room: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Facilitator: Dr. Valance Washington, Professor, Oakland University

Breakout Room 3
Team-based Science and Collaboration
Facilitator: Dr. Joyce Balls-Berry, Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Breakout Room 4
Roads to Success from Mid-Career to Full Professorship
Facilitator: Dr. Pablo Ortiz, Division Head and Earl Ward Endowed Chair of Hypertension, Hypertension and Vascular Research Division, Wayne State University

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Grant Process 101 Panel Discussion with Q&A
Moderator: Dr. Joyce Balls-Berry, Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine

Insight into Training and Career Development Opportunities through NIDDK
Dr. Robert Rivers, Program Director, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, NIDDK
Dr. Katrina Serrano, Program Director, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, NIDDK
Dr. Lisa Spain, Program Director, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases, NIDDK

Small Business Programs (SBIR/STTR)
Dr. Matthew Portnoy, Deputy Director, Division of Extramural Activities, NIDDK

2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.

Break

2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Networking Concurrent Sessions

Breakout Room 1
Post-doctoral and Junior Faculty Journey
Dr. Monica Bianco, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Dr. Mariela Mendez, Assistant Scientist, Henry Ford Hospital

Breakout Room 2
Mid-Career to Full Professorship
Dr. Pablo Ortiz, Division Head and Earl Ward Endowed Chair of Hypertension, Hypertension and Vascular Research Division, Wayne State University
Dr. Shirley Blanchard, Professor, Creighton University

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Poster Presentations

Poster Presentation on Basic Research
Moderator: Dr. Monica Bianco, Assistant Professor, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Enhanced Intrarenalpro-Renin and Salt Sensitive Hypertension in a Model of Type-1 Diabetes
Mariela Mendez, Ph.D., Assistant Scientist, Henry Ford Hospital

SPAK-Independent NKCC2 Phosphorylation In Dahl SS Rats: A Role For TNIK in NKCC2 Hyperphosphorylation
Jessica Granados Pineda, D.Sc., Postdoctoral Fellow, Henry Ford Health System

A Spatially Anchored Transcriptomic Atlas of The Human Kidney Papilla Identifies Significant Immune Injury and Matrix Remodeling In Stone Disease Patients
Victor Hugo Canela, Ph.D., Butler University

Cardio-Metabolic Traits of a Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Mouse Model
Paola Rosas, Pharm.D., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

4:00 p.m.

Adjourn

November 4, 2022 (Times are CST) 

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Joyce Balls-Berry, Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Dr. Shirley Blanchard, Professor, Creighton University

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Promoting Physical Activities in the African American Community: The Omaha Faith Based Interventions
Dr. Sade Kosoko-Lasaki, Associate Vice Provost, Professor, Creighton University

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

An Overview of NMRI Data from Women Participants
Dr. Shirley Blanchard, Professor, Creighton University
Dr. Bessie Young, Professor, University of Washington

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

Break

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

Community Engaged Research Panel Discussion
Mr. Ira Combs, Executive Director, North Omaha Area Health
Ms. Myrtis Spencer, Community Outreach Coordinator, Knight ADRC, Washington University St. Louis
Dr. Lynda Brown, Funding Director, Funding Pathways

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

NMRI Leadership Academy
Dr. Ricardo Azziz, Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

Diversity-related Bias in the Academy: In Our Own Words
Dr. Joyce Balls-Berry, Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

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

Scientific Presentations (Presentations by Abstract Winners)
Moderator: Dr. Ingrid Adams, Associate Professor, The Ohio State University

Regulation Of NKCC2 Ubiquitinatin By Neddylation Of Cullin-Ring Ligases in Thick Ascending Limb
Gustavo Ares, Ph.D., Henry Ford Health System

Optimizing Engagement of Underrepresented Individuals With Cancer Genetic Testing For Rare Cancers
Jessica Mpamugo, Meharry Medical College

Transgender And Gender Diverse Patient Utilization of Fertility Reservation Services
Karen Dsouza, Mayo Clinic

3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks/Adjourn
Dr. Virginia Sarapura, Professor, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Dr. Shirley Blanchard, Professor, Creighton University
Winnie Martinez, Program Director, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney

Abstracts

Submission Deadline

October 17, 2022 (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