When: March 27, 2009, 10 am - 6 pm
(plus an 8:30-9:30 am optional workshop)
Where: Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine,
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1825 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030
Cost: Free!
Keynote Speakers:
Andrew Camilli, Ph.D. , Professor of Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Tufts University, Boston, MA
James Musser, M.D., Ph.D. , Co-Director and Executive Vice President, The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Houston, TX
Program (Last updated March 25, 2009)
Directions and Parking Instructions
Come join us for this day-long event designed to foster communication and collaboration among molecular pathogenesis researchers in Texas! All faculty, students, fellows (research or clinical) and staff interested in pathogenesis and infectious diseases in the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, University of Houston, UTMB, Texas A&M and otherTexas institutions are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by:
The Molecular Basis of Infectious Diseases Training Program
Center for Emerging and Re-Emerging Pathogens, UTHSC-Houston
Texas A&M Institute of Biosciences and Technology
Co-organizers:
Steven J. Norris, Ph.D., Univ. of Texas Medical School at Houston; and
Magnus Höök, Ph.D., Texas A&M Health Science Center, Institute of Biosciences & Technology
Heidi Kaplan, Ph.D. Univ. of Texas Medical School at Houston
Registration Form and Information (registration deadline March 20, 2009)
The retreat includes:
- Two great keynote speakers: Andrew Camilli from Tufts University , and James Musser from the Methodist Hospital Research Institute
- Optional workshop (8:30-9:30 am) on Career Development in Microbiology/Infectious Diseases, led by Drs. Camilli and Norris. All graduate students, fellows, junior faculty or other interested individuals are welcome to attend.
- Oral presentations by faculty, and selected graduate students and fellows
- Poster session with awards for best posters from graduate students and fellows (1st, 2nd, and 3rd awards of $200/$100/$50 in each category)
- Fajita luncheon
- Social hour with refreshments
Please register even if you do not intend to present a poster, so that we can get an accurate count for the luncheon and refreshments. Instructions are included on the Registration Form; please contact Steve Norris if you have questions. We hope to see you there!
