2023 NMRI West Region Workshop

Event Details

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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

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.

Registration Deadline

October 10, 2023

Abstract Submission Deadline

October 10, 2023

Agenda

October 24, 2023

Times are PT

*Shuttle service is available from the hotel lobby to the Student Union Building. Pick up time 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Registration / Poster Set-up (Lunch on your own)

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Keith Whitfield, President, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Ms. Winnie Martinez, Program Director, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney

Overview of NMRI
Dr. Bessie Young, Professor, University of Washington
Dr. Heather Tarelton, Associate Dean and Professor, Loyola Marymount University of California, Los Angeles

Community and Faith Based Research Subgroup
Dr. Marino Bruce, Associate Dean & Clinical Professor, University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine

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

Break

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

Keynote Speaker

What if you're the first or the only one?
Dr. Keith Whitfield, President, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Poster Presentation

6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Dinner Session (Dinner provided)
NIH Research Funding: A View from Both Sides of the Fence
Dr. Peter Kaufmann, Associate Dean of Research and Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Community Building/Networking
Moderator: Dr. Erica Smith, Vice President & Chief People Officer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

*Shuttle service available from Student Union Building to hotel. Pick up time at conclusion of the meeting.

October 25, 2023

Times are PT

*Shuttle service is available from the hotel lobby to Student Union Building. Pick up time 7:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Registration

8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Welcome
Dr. Keith Whitfield, President, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Keynote Speaker
Building a Research Program in Black Men's Health: The Road Less Traveled
Dr. Roland J. Thorpe, Professor, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Grant Funding Opportunities

K-Award
Dr. Roland J. Thorpe, Professor, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

R01 Award
Dr. Keith Whitfield, President, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dr. Bessie Young, Professor, University of Washington

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Break

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

Community Engaged Research
Dr. Keith Norris, Professor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angles

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

Lunch (Pre-ordered)

History and Overview of Health and Healthcare Equity Research
Dr. Larissa Myaskovsky, Professor, University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Collaboration on Research Programs - Panel Session

Jackson Heart Study
Dr. Bessie Young, Professor, University of Washington

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Scientific Presentations

Experiences of Ethnically-Diverse Living Kidney Donors: A Qualitative Study
Dr. Miriam Velez-Bermudez, University of New Mexico

End-Stage Kidney Disease in California’s Central Valley: Investigating A Hotspot
Dr. Marimar Contreras Nieves, Stanford University

A Culturally-Tailored Physical Activity Pilot Intervention With Hispanic Adults Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Julio Loya, The University of Arizona College of Nursing

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks/Adjourn

*Shuttle service is available from the Student Union Building to the hotel. Pick up time at conclusion of the meeting.

Abstracts

Abstract Submission Deadline

October 10, 2023

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

Posters will be judged based on the criteria listed below:

• Did the poster have an appropriate organization (layout of the poster -title, sections)?
• Did the introduction reflect why the project is important?
• Was the hypothesis clearly stated?
• Did the researcher use appropriate methods in the study?
• Were the findings in the result section clear and concise?
• Was the discussion consistent with the initial hypothesis?
• Was the conclusion supported by the results?
• Did the researcher specify any limitations and how to address them

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.