{"id":1283,"date":"2010-10-26T12:15:13","date_gmt":"2010-10-26T16:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gsi\/initiatives\/symposium\/research-symposium\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T11:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T15:41:20","slug":"research-symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gsi\/initiatives\/research-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"GSI Research Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the 18th Annual GSI Research Symposium\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>November 13, 2026
\n11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
\n<\/span><\/span>In-Person (L-14 Hiebert Lounge)<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Annual GSI Research Symposium is an interdisciplinary event emphasizing research in Genetics and Genomics at Boston University, across both the Medical Campus and the Charles River Campus. Participation is open to all Boston area researchers with interests that emphasize these disciplines.<\/p>\n

Abstract Submissions are due by Oct 4th, 2026. Please visit: https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gsi\/initiatives\/research-symposium\/symposium-submissions\/<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Schedule<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. Trainees’ Lightning Talks
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Ten Harder<\/strong>
\n<\/em>Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry, CRC<\/span>
\nInvestigating the Roles of Schizophrenia Associated Genes on Synaptic Dysfunction and Symptomology
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Irena Feng<\/strong>
\n<\/em>Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, MED<\/span>
\nA Novel Cell Culture Model of Vulnerable Entorhinal Cortex Layer II Neurons in Alzheimer\u2019s Disease

<\/em>Amritha Vinayak Manjally<\/strong>
\n<\/em>Department of Biology, MED<\/span>
\nMicroglial State Changes and Sex Difference in Response to Neurodegeneration

<\/em>Jeffrey Sheridan<\/strong>
\n<\/em>Department of Oncology and Hematology, MED<\/span>
\nOsteosarcoma Lung Metastases Demonstrate Independent Evolutionary Trajectories within a Constrained Architectural Niche

<\/em>Sanjana Bhagavatula<\/strong>
\n<\/em>Department of Genetics & Genomics, MED<\/span>
\nDissecting the Mechanisms of Age-Associated Alternative Splicing in Head and Neck Cancer

<\/em>Isabel Kaplan<\/strong>
\n<\/em>Department of Genetics & Genomics, MED<\/span>
\nZebrafish erf Mutation Reveals Evolutionarily Conserved Mechanisms Underlying Craniosynostosis<\/em><\/p>\n

If you are interested in presenting a 10 minute talk, please submit an application with this Submission Form<\/a> or contact gsi@bu.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.\u00a0 Dean’s Address & Poster Session & Lunch<\/h5>\n

Dean\u2019s Address:<\/b><\/u>
\n<\/b>Dr. Hee-Young Park<\/b>
\n<\/i>Interim Dean, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine<\/i><\/p>\n

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1:30 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.\u00a0 New Faculty Talks<\/h5>\n

Invited GSI Faculty Talks:<\/b><\/u>
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Dr. John Misasi<\/b>
\n<\/i>Department of Virology, Immunology & Microbiology<\/span>
\n<\/span>Antibody Responses to RSV Vaccination: Implications for Understanding Immunity to RSV

<\/em><\/em>Dr. Nikolaos P. Daskalakis<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/i>Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics<\/span>
\n<\/span>Systems Biology Dissection of Stress Related Brain Disorders: Across Brain Regions, Cell Types, and Blood<\/span>

<\/em><\/em>Dr. Erica D. Pratt<\/b>
\n<\/i><\/em>Department of Biomedical Engineering
\n<\/span>Multimodal Tools for Minimally Invasive Tumor Profiling

<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/em>Dr. Daniel Taub<\/b>
\n<\/i><\/span><\/em>Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics
\nHeterogeneity in Small Fiber Neuropathy: At the Intersection of Aging and Genetics<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

If you are interested in presenting a 15 minute talk at the symposium, please contact gsi@bu.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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2:30 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.\u00a0 Closing Remarks<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
Who else will be there?<\/strong><\/div>\n
Vendor Tables<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> Representatives from companies providing Genetics and Genomics related products and services will present their latest technology. Here are the list of companies present this year:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Zymo Research
\nAdmera Health
\nIllumina
\nBioTechne
\nThermofisher
\n10x Genomics
\nNEB
\nQiagen
\nAzenta Genomics
\nBio-Rad
\nWatchmaker<\/div>\n
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Throughout the symposium we are excited to welcome scientific vendors showcasing cutting-edge tools and technologies.<\/div>\n
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Please contact gsi@bu.edu<\/a> with any questions.<\/div>\n
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Short “Lightning” Talks Presentations for Students\/Postdocs\/Staff and New BU Genomics\/Genetics faculty<\/h3>\n

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Please note there is limited space open for these talks<\/strong><\/p>\n

A select number of abstract submissions from students, postdoctoral fellows and research staff will be chosen for short talk presentations.\u00a0 If you would like to be a presenter, and you are not interested in being considered for the Grand Sequencing Award, please indicate so on the Submission Form<\/a> by selecting the appropriate response from the drop down menu.<\/p>\n