CTSI Translational Research Symposium April 26
The Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is holding the Third Annual Translational Research Symposium on Thursday, April 26, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will be held at the Boston University Metcalf Trustees Center, located inside the John and Kathryn Silber Administrative Center, One Silber Way, 9th Floor on the Charles River Campus.
Symposium Keynote and Activities
Keynote Speaker James Collins, PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and William F. Warren Distinguished Professor, Boston University, will speak on “Translational Network Biology: Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology, and Microbial Threats.” Other activities at the symposium include short talks on translational research challenges and successes at Boston University, cross-campus networking, information on translational research resources at Boston University, and a poster session with awards presented to exceptional scientific posters with a trainee as the first author (first $1000, second $500 and third $250).
Registration and Logistics
Registration is now closed. For those who have registered, information and notification of acceptance for posters, and attendance confirmation will be sent on Monday, April 23. Set-up time begins April 26 at 7:30 a.m.
Green and gold parking stickers are valid at the School of Management garage. For those without a green or gold parking sticker, parking is available at 549 Commonwealth Avenue. Attendees can also take the BU shuttle to the Silber Way stop. Attendees must take the west elevators, easily accessible through the School of Management garage and the One Silber Way lobby, to get to the Trustees Ballroom.
Please contact Courtney Alpert with questions. For more information see http://ctsi.bu.edu/index.php/news-and-events/2012symposium/.
About BU CTSI
The Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (BU CTSI) develops and expands research programs for traditional academic departments and schools. The institute is a bridge between academic disciplines and supports Boston University’s commitment to translational research.
BU CTSI is funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical and translational award, which creates an environment that links faculty, trainees and university programs. The goal of BU CTSI is to speed the translation of medical innovations that improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and to share these innovations with other university-based clinical and translational science awards.