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

September 25, 2023

Abstract Submission Deadline

September 25, 2023

Agenda

October 24, 2023

Times are PT

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

LEADERSHIP Academy
Dr. Patricia Heyn, Director, Center for Optima Aging, Marymount University
Dr. Ricardo Azziz, Professor, University of Alabama

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

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

Poster Presentation

Poster Presentation on Clinical Research

Poster Presentation on Basic Research

Poster Presentation on Translational Research

Population Health/Public Health

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

Dinner Session
Dr. Peter Kaufmann, Associate Dean of Research and Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. /dt>

Community Building/Networking
Moderator: Dr. Bessie Young, Professor, University of Washington

October 25, 2023

Times are PT

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
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
TBD

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

Break

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

Community Engaged Research Panel Discussion
Dr. Aashir Nasim, Vice President for Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success (IES), Virginia Commonwealth University

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

Lunch

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
(Presentations by Abstract Winners)

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

Closing Remarks/Adjourn

Travel

Hotel Accommodations

Hyatt Place Las Vegas
4520 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89169
Phone: 702-369-3366
Reserve a room

Room Rate

A limited number of sleeping rooms for conference participants has been reserved at the Hyatt Place Las Vegas. The rate is $129.00 per night plus tax. To reserve a hotel room at the group rate, call reservation and request the group rate for NMRI or click NMRI Group Rate. The room block will be in effect until October 3, 2023, or until full, whichever comes first. Any room reservations received after that date will be accepted on a space-and rate-availability basis.

Reservation Dates

Book your hotel stay for the following dates

• Arrival- Monday, October 23, 2022
• Departure- Thursday, October 26, 2022

Check-In

Please be certain that the hotel provides you with a confirmation number for your reservation. After October 3, 2023 the official room block will be released and the hotel may charge significantly higher rates and may be sold out. When making a reservation, please provide your room and bedding preferences. The hotel will assign specific room types at check-in, based on availability. Please be advised that requests are not guaranteed.

Abstracts

Abstract Submission Deadline

September 25, 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.