Student Research Day

On March 25th, 2009, Upstate Medical University will be hosting Student Research Day, the first event ever dedicated only to students, which will include the Colleges of Medicine, Health Professions, Nursing, and Graduate Studies. This is a unique AΩA event that fosters collegiality and the open exchange of scientific ideas. AΩA members provide support in the construction of the abstract, the design of the poster, and the presentation of the work. Students involved in basic science and clinical research are encouraged to participate as well as students involved in public policy and advocacy projects. The day's activities will begin with oral platform presentations from 1-4 pm, a keynote speaker from 4-5, and a poster session with refreshments from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who have been or are currently involved in research during their tenure as Upstate students to present their work and build their curriculum vitae. It is also a great venue for interested students to learn about potential research opportunities at Upstate. The program welcomes many different kinds of research, from bench to clinical research to clinical case vignettes. Research can have taken place elsewhere, but should have occurred during a student's enrollment at Upstate.

Abstracts are being accepted until December 1st, and can be emailed to Lynn Gleason at gleasoly@upstate.edu and cc’d to Heidi Conklin at conklinh@upstate.edu. Interested students should indicate a preference for a 15-minute platform presentation or poster presentation. AΩA will sponsor a workshop in the beginning of the spring term on how to create a poster for those interested.

This event is hosted by the AΩA gamma chapter, the College of Medicine, the Office of the Dean, the Office of Research Development, and the Curriculum Office.

Please email Mark Van Deusen at vandeusm@upstate.edu or Dr. Lynn Cleary at clearyl@upstate.edu with any questions or concerns.