The Forum on Aging: Celebrating 27 years of showcasing aging research at UTMB
The Forum on Aging provides a platform for faculty members, fellows, and students to share their ongoing aging research with the UTMB community. The annual event is also an excellent opportunity for networking and learning about the research services offered by the Sealy Center on Aging and Research Services. Each year, monetary awards are given for the best student and fellow posters, sponsored by the Sealy Center on Aging, the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health, and others.
Event Info
Date & Time: October 17, 2024, 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Health Education Center
Event Questions? Contact: Kelley Sitgreaves, at (409) 747-1987 or kaprevou@utmb.edu
Editing Support? Contact: Amber McIlwain, MS, at (409) 266-9625 or asmcilwa@utmb.edu
Note: Students & Fellows, submission of your abstract secures your spot at the event, and you will be expected to present a poster. Judging will occur and winners will be announced at the conclusion of the forum. Winners will be invited to dinner with leadership immediately following the forum. See below for presentation guidelines.
About the Forum
Guidelines
A scientific poster is a visual presentation of research findings. These guidelines will help you create an effective poster for the Forum on Aging.
Content
Title: Create a concise, informative title that reflects your research focus.
Authors: List all authors and their institutions or affiliations.
Sections: Include recommended sections, such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Use headings to clearly identify each section.
References: Cite sources and include either a reference list or a QR code linking to references.
Acknowledgements: Recognize funding sources and any additional research support.
Supplementary Materials: Consider adding QR codes linking to supplementary materials.
Contact Information: Provide your contact details for attendees who may want to follow-up.
Text and Language
Key Findings: Present the key findings and main message clearly, avoiding excessive detail.
Readability: Use bullet points to enhance readability.
Conciseness: Focus on key points rather than extensive details.
Clarity: Use straightforward language. Avoid jargon unless it is understood by your audience.
Accuracy: Proofread for spelling and grammatical errors, and ensure all information is accurate.
Design and Layout
Flow: Arrange content logically from Introduction to Conclusion, with information flowing from top to bottom and left to right.
Simplicity: Keep the design clean and uncluttered. Balance text, visuals, and white space.
Font size: Use at least 72-point font for the title, 36- to 48-point font for headings, and 24- to 36-point font for body text. Ensure readability from at least 3 feet away.
Visuals: Include high-quality, well-labelled figures and tables. Images should be at least 300 dpi. Include descriptive captions.
Consistency: Maintain a uniform style for fonts, colors, and visuals throughout the poster.
Alignment: Left-justify body text. Center the title, headings, and captions.
Accessibility: Ensure high contrast between text and background. Use standard fonts like Arial.
Poster Size: Adhere to a standard poster size, such as 48” W x 36” H. The maximum height for UMTB Print Shop printing is 42” (3.5’).
Practical Considerations
Feedback: Obtain feedback from peers or mentors to refine your poster before printing. Contact SCOA editor Amber McIlwain (asmcilwa@utmb.edu) for additional assistance.
Preparation: Prepare and practice a concise, engaging summary of your poster. Be ready to explain each section clearly, answer questions, and engage with attendees effectively.
Printing: Email your poster to print.order@utmb.edu with your phone number and project or class number for payment. Allow 3 days for processing. Posters ordered through the UTMB Print Shop will be delivered to the Moody Medical Library, 2nd Floor Access Center.
ANDROGEN DEPRIVATION THERAPY AND THE RISK OF RHEUMATIC AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES IN MEN WITH PROSTATE CANCER
Education & Health System Improvement
Amy Arceneaux
EXOGENOUS ESTROGEN TREATMENT BENEFITS POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
Women’s Health/Gender Differences
Veronica Hernandez
THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL STRAIN AND LANGUAGE OF INTERVIEW ON DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN MEXICAN AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS
Health Disparities – Mental Health
Thao Hoang
OROPHARYNGEAL CANCER REGIONAL DIFFERENCES AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES
Health Disparities – Health Care
Shrinath Kadamangudi
SELECTIVE NEURONAL VULNERABILITY TO TOXIC TAU OLIGOMERS IN HUMAN SYNAPSES
Neuroscience
Briana Lacy
CLIMATE CHANGE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR HURRICANES AMONG NURSING HOMES IN TEXAS
Rehabilitation & Recovery
Mathilda Nicot- Cartsonis
RACIAL AND GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES IN DIAGNOSTIC AND SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY UTILIZATION WITH OUTCOMES AMONG MEDICARE ELIGIBLE BREAST CANCER POPULATION
Health Disparities – Chronic Diseases
Emma Rowlinson
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MAMMOGRAM AND PAPANICOLAOU TESTING AMONG OLDER MEXICAN AMERICANS
Women’s Health/Gender Differences
Jacqueline Silva
CALCINEURIN INHIBITION REDUCES PREVALENCE OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
Implementation
Zachary Von Ruff
SHORT-TERM MUSCLE DISUSE IN HUMANS INCREASES GENE EXPRESSION ASSOCIATED WITH MUSCLE ATROPHY WHILE DOWNREGULATING GENES LINKED TO MITOCHONDRIAL AND AMINO ACID METABOLISM
Muscle Aging
2023 POST-GRADUATE, FELLOW & RESIDENT WINNERS
Name
Poster Title
Kristen McGovern
EFFECTS OF PHOSPHODIESTERASE-5 INHIBITOR ON PLASMA METABOLOME AND PROTEOME OF HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS
Ekta Singh
UNDERSTANDING PARACRINE REJUVENATION IN SENESCENCE INDUCED BY LOW FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND
Presenting
You will be given a program, specifying the location number for your poster, at the registration desk located at the entrance. Remember to sign in when you register. You will pin your poster on a 6’ x 4’ board. The boards have a metallic frame and dark blue material background. Pins will be provided.
You can register and set up your poster as early as 3:00 PM. Poster viewing is from 5:00-6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Judging will occur from 5:00-6:00 PM. The presentation of student and fellow poster awards will begin at 6:30 PM. You must remove your poster at the conclusion of the poster session.
If you have questions, contact Kelley Sitgreaves at (409) 747-1987 or kaprevou@utmb.edu. If you need assistance with poster editing, contact Amber McIlwain, MS at (409) 266-9625 or asmcilwa@utmb.edu.
