2024 Regional Symposia - Southwest
The 2024 SFB Northeast Symposia will be hosted by the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, September 19-20, 2024.
Symposia programs will include shared plenary speakers from the above locations with content accessible remotely across the country. Participants will include faculty and student populations of the respective host institutions, while also featuring regional presentations, speakers, and posters.
The sample program provided below is a tentative draft and subject to significant changes:
September 19, 2024 (All Times Central)
| 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration / Check-in |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Welcome by Site Chairs |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Single Track Session I - Cancer Daniel Harrington, UT Health School of Dentistry MK Sewell Loftin, University of Alabama Birmingham Elizabeth Lipke, Auburn University Stephanie Seidlits, University of Texas at Austin |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Plenary Session I |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM |
Single Track Session II - Musculoskeletal |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Single Track Session III - Trainee Rapid Fire Talks TBD |
| 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Plenary Session II |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Poster Session and Reception |
September 20, 2024 (All Times Central)
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration / Check-in |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Single Track Session IV - Nervous System Zhengpeng Qin, University of Texas at Dallas Gabriela Romero Uribe, University of Texas at San Antonio Evan (Huiliang) Wang, University of Texas at Austin Michael Moore, Tulane University |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Plenary Session III |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Single Track Session V - Cardiovascular Jane Grande-Allen, Rice University Abhishek Jain, Texas A&M University Binata Joddar, University of Texas at El Paso Janet Zoldan, University of Texas at Austin |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Single Track Session VI - Immunoengineering and Drug Delivery Isaac Adjei, Texas A&M University John Clegg, University of Oklahoma Jennifer Maynard, University of Texas at Austin Kevin McHugh, Rice University |
For anyone looking to support our exciting work and to help ensure a bright future for biomaterials and all who study them please consider sponsoring SFB's 2024 Regional Symposia!
Regional Symposia Co-Chairs:
Stephanie Seidlits, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Janet Zoldan, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Program Committee:
John Clegg, PhD, University of Oklahoma
Teja Guda, PhD, University of Texas at San Antonio
Binata Joddar, PhD, University of Texas at El Paso
Kevin McHugh, PhD, Rice University
Shreya Raghavan, PhD, Texas A&M University
Trainee Workshop: Measuring Mechanics of Biomaterials
Graduate and postdoctoral trainees are invited to apply for a hands-on workshop focused on measuring the mechanics of biomaterials. We plan to focus on shear rheology of soft materials, including hydrogels, peptides, proteins, and colloids. In this 2 hour workshop, we will discuss basic principles, instrument use, and measurement techniques to avoid artifacts. Participation will be limited to 10 students to maximize learning. Travel fellowships of $300 will be available to defray the cost of traveling to the meeting a day early.
Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Trainee Workshop: Undergraduate Mentorship
Undergraduate trainees are invited to apply for a mentoring workshop to build community at the regional meeting. The group will discuss professional development topics, such as applying for graduate school, undergraduate research, and internship opportunities. There will also be ample time for informal networking with graduate or postdoctoral mentors. Participation will be limited to 10 undergraduates to maximize interaction. Travel fellowships of $300 will be available to defray the cost of traveling to the meeting.
Date/Time: September 20, 2024, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE NSF WORKSHOP(S)
(Workshop registrations must be submitted by May 1, 2024. Determination will be made by June 1, 2024.)