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Now accepting abstracts and registration for KY INBRE 3rd Annual Research Conference, Sept 11-12, Louisville
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7:30 to 9 am
Breakfast, Regency Foyer (buffet)
Conference Check-In, Regency Foyer
Posters set up, Regency Ballroom (South)
Posters can be set up anytime between 4 pm Thursday and 9 am on Friday. See Abstracts page for poster numbers and locations.
9 to 10:45 am
Welcome & Opening Session
Regency Ballroom (North)
9 am: Welcome and Introductions
Eric Rouchka, DSc, KY INBRE PI/Program Director
9:10 am: Overview of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program
Eric Rouchka, DSc
9:30 am: Leveraging INBRE Resources to Increase Biomedical Research
10:15 am: From Opportunity to Independence: Building Research Careers Through INBRE
10:45 to 11 am
Networking Break
11 am to 12:30 pm
Poster Session I, Regency Ballroom (South)
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Lunch, Regency Foyer (buffet)
1:30 to 2:30 pm
Breakout Session I
Boardroom
Dr. Greg Hawk 1:1 Statistical Consultations
20 minute spots — please sign up!
Conference Theater
Research Talks
Session Moderator:
Investigator Short Talks
Student Flash Talks
Kentucky Suites (Oaks/Derby)
Student-Focused Session
Strategic Pathways: Navigating Application Timelines and Choosing the Right Programs for Graduate School, Medical School, MD/PhD, and Summer Opportunities
Session Chair:
Graduate and Medical Schools: Picking the right program and application timelines
Physician Scientist (MD/PhD) Training Programs
Post-bacculaureate Research Education Programs
Undergrad Summer Programs
Keeneland
Federal Landscape Updates
Session Presenter:
Talks and topics of interest
2:30 to 3 pm
Networking Break
3 to 4 pm
Breakout Sessions
Boardroom
Dr. Greg Hawk 1:1 Statistical Consultations
20 minute spots — please sign up!
Conference Theater
Research Talks
Session Moderator:
Investigator Short Talks
Student Flash Talks
Kentucky Suites (Oaks/Derby)
Student-Focused Session
CV and Resumes: Preparing for your Career
Keeneland
Networking 101: Introductions & Connecting Effectively at Conferences
Session Presenter:
4 to 4:30 pm
Networking Break
4:30 to 5:30 pm
Breakout Session III
Boardroom
Dr. Greg Hawk 1:1 Statistical Consultations
20 minute spots — please sign up!
Conference Theater
Research Talks
Session Moderator:
Investigator Short Talks
Student Flash Talks
Kentucky Suites (Oaks/Derby)
Student-Focused Session
Alternate Career Pathways: What if you don’t want to get your PhD?
Session Chair:
Keeneland
How to utilize AI tools to help with data analysis (Claude/Gemini )
Session Presenter: David Alston, PhD
6:30 to 9 pm
Networking/Social Event (Dinner)
The Sports and Social Club @ 4th St Live (a 3-minute walk from the hotel (see Venue Maps)
We will provide the following:
Appetizers
Dinner Buffet (w/vegetarian option)
Non-alcoholic beverages
Cash Bar
Corn Hole Courts - All games are free
Dartboards
Pool Tables
Shuffle puck
Bocce Ball Court
Ping Pong
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