Forum Call for Posters

Forum Call for Posters

Vanderbilt researchers presenting theirrecently funded translational science

The EFS Translational Science Forum features nationally recognized Vanderbilt researchers presenting their translational science, as well as a special guest speaker. A poster session will provide students and investigators in health research at Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC) and Meharry Medical College the opportunity to present their work and gain valuable feedback from colleagues and other forum attendees.

Eligibility:

  • Any Vanderbilt or Meharry student, postdoc, faculty, or staff
  • Must be registered for the Forum
  • Must be available to present the poster in person on Wednesday, February 18. Exact times will be communicated once the schedule is set

Submission Guidelines:

Poster Printing:

  • Multiple poster sizes will be accepted. Max height and width are 48″x48.”
  • Presenters are responsible for printing and bringing their own posters.

Questions? Email rebecca.helton@vumc.org.

mentor notes

All are welcome at the EFS Translational Science Forum.

It is a great day for making connections, supporting trainees, and for all lab members to attend.

We hope you’ll join us!

Forum Highlights
Inspiring Keynote & Plenary Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Peter J. Embí, MD, MSProfessor of Biomedical InformaticsCo-Director, ADVANCE AI CenterCo-Director, RAPID Learning Health System CenterVanderbilt University Medical Center

Trainee Poster Session
Networking Opportunities
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Ryan Darby, MD

Brent Ferrell, MD, PhD

William Nobis, MD, PhD

Kristin O’Grady, PhD

Dolly Padovani-Claudio, MD, PhD

Jessica Perkins, PhD

Christian Rosas-Salazar, MD, MPH

Julia Sheffield, PhD

Cosby Stone, Jr., MD, MPH

Eric Tkaczyk, MD, PhD

QUESTIONS

Email rebecca.helton@vumc.org.

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