National Student Research Forum

53rd Annual National Student Research Forum
April 26 - 27, 2012

The National Student Research Forum is held annually on the University of Texas Medical Branch campus in Galveston, TX. The National Student Research Forum is organized and run by students for the discussion of student research papers in a scientific atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you this year at the NSRF.

Important Dates

Abstract Deadline Extension February 19, 2012
Participant Notification will be on or before February 21, 2012
Manuscript Deadline - March 18, 2012
Postmark of Registration Forms and Fees - March 16, 2012
Osler Essay Contest Due - March 28, 2012

A manuscript or registration fee should not be submitted until you receive an acceptance letter from the NSRF, which will inform you of the confirmed deadline date for the manuscript.

The 53rd NSRF Keynote Speaker

Michael Knopp, MD, PhD
The Ohio State University
Vice Chair of Research
Professor
Novartis Chair of Imaging Research
Director, Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging
Division of Imaging Science

Dr. Knopp holds adjunct appointments as professor and has category P graduate faculty status in the following departments:

Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Informatics
Biophysics
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Integrated Biomedical Science Graduate Program (IBGP)
Neuroscience
Veterinary Medicine

Clinical & Research Interest: Dr. Knopp has a long track record of developing and validating new imaging methodologies with a special interest in MRI, PET and safety. His scientific focus has been imaging of angiogenesis and response assessment. His current research focus is on functional and molecular hybrid imaging based assessment as well as validation of imaging methodologies as biomarkers. He has been extensively funded for developing, analyzing and performing imaging-based analysis to diagnose and assess therapies. With the initial funding of the Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging, he has been able to build up an extensive infrastructure that provides state-of-the-art capabilities to perform advanced imaging studies as well as their analysis.

Questions? Please contact

Elisabeth Sanders, NSRF Coordinator
(409) 772-3390
FAX: (409) 747-2909
Email: easander@utmb.edu

Dear Doctors, Friends and Colleagues:

We cordially invite you to participate in the 53rd Annual National Student Research Forum (NSRF). This year's forum will feature student research excellence from across the country and abroad, and provides the culmination of three premiere regional student research forums. The Forum is held every year on the campus of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. This year the NSRF will start Wednesday, April 25, 2012 with an exciting kickoff party and will continue through the awards banquet on Friday April 27, 2012. Scientific presentations will begin the morning of Thursday, April 26 and continue through Friday, April 27.

The NSRF is a meeting that gives medical and graduate students as well as interns and residents the opportunity to present their biomedical research. Presentations may include research in the basic sciences, clinical sciences, or medical humanities, on work that is completed or in progress, but that has not been published prior to abstract submission. The NSRF offers an excellent opportunity for participants to receive critical review and recognition of their research by their peers and established scientists. Presentations include either poster presentations or oral presentations with accompanying manuscripts. Participants also have the opportunity to participate for more than 30 different categorical and overall awards.

Over the past fifty one years, the NSRF has grown from a small regional meeting to a nationally respected assembly of young scientists. Originating in 1960 at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, the first Forum had participants from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Last year students from schools throughout the U.S. and internationally were at the NSRF last year and over 150 abstracts were presented. The 51st Annual National Student Research Forum will prove to be more rewarding than ever. The American Medical Association Foundation and the University of Texas Medical Branch provide primary funding for the meeting. For more information and to submit your abstract and application, visit our website at www.utmb.edu/nsrf . The abstract submission deadline Extension February 19, 2012. We hope to see you in April 2012!

Sincerely,
2012 NSRF Co-Directors

2012 Faculty Advisor
Jeffrey Rabek, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions

2012 Coordinator
Elisabeth Sanders
easander@utmb.edu

Who is eligible to attend the forum?

All graduate students, medical students and residents doing biomedical research are encouraged to submit abstracts. Mentors interested in participating are encouraged to contact us about judging opportunities.

What is the NSRF?

The primary purpose of the National Student Research Forum is to provide a national scientific assembly, planned and managed by students for the presentation of research by medical students, graduate students, interns, and residents in the biomedical sciences. The Forum provides an opportunity for young biomedical scientists to receive critical analysis and recognition of their research efforts from established scientists.

When is the NSRF?

The NSRF is scheduled on April 26-27, 2012 in Galveston, Texas. Activities begin with a casual poolside reception on Wednesday evening the night before. Oral and poster presentations take place on Thursday and Friday, a reception will follow the keynote speaker's address on Thursday evening. A bench-to-beside panel discussion is planned during Friday's lunch. The final event is an awards banquet Friday evening at the Hilton Galveston Island Resort.

Where is the NSRF held?

The NSRF is hosted at the Galveston Island Hilton Resort in Galveston, Texas, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Houston. For more information about Galveston Island: www.galveston.com

Why you should attend the NSRF?

You should attend the NSRF to receive critical feedback on your research. You should also attend to network with research faculty and other students who are conducting biomedical research like yourself. And you should attend to compete for some of the $9,000 in prize money that will be awarded this year!

How do I apply to the NSRF?

Submit an abstract with your as yet unpublished research by Extension February 19, 2012 by email. (For more details go to Rules for submission of abstracts.)
Wait. Once your abstract has been reviewed and accepted, we will contact you by February 21, 2012.
Return the registration form found in the participant packet along with $100 U.S.D. to the above address by March 16, 2012.
GET READY!! Only those abstracts chosen for oral presentation require a prepared manuscript. Instructions for abstract, poster and manuscript preparation are included with the participant packet.

The American Medical Association Foundation supports not only the National Student Research Forum (NSRF), but three premier regional forums. The winners of each of these forums are automatically accepted to present at the NSRF.

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