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Center for Neurobiology Research Welcome Symposium 2024

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Center for Neurobiology Research Welcome Symposium

Date: Aug. 30, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Room G101 A/B, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, 4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, Virginia

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Symposium Schedule

8:30 a.m.: Breakfast

8:50 a.m.: Introduction and welcome: Anthony LaMantia, Ph.D., Director, Center for Neurobiology Research

9:00-9:45 a.m.: Talks and Q&A

9:45-10:25 a.m.: Data Blitzes and Q&A

  • 9:45 -9:55 a.m.: Mikel Cawley, Farris Lab
  • 9:55-10:05 a.m.: Tristan Stoyanof, Pan Lab
  • 10:05-10:15 a.m.: Renesa Tarannum, Farris Lab
  • 10:15-10:25 a.m.: Q&A 15-minute Q&A

10:30-11:00 a.m.: Coffee break and poster session

11:00-11:20 a.m.: CNR related educational resources

11:20-11:50 a.m.: Talks and Q&A

11:50-12:00 p.m.: Michael Friedlander, Ph.D.

12:00-12:30 p.m.: Lunch and continued poster discussion

12:30-1:15 p.m.: Talks and Q&A

1:15-2:00 P.M.: Data Blitzes and Q&A

  • 1:15-1:25 p.m.: Mona Safari, Weston Lab
  • 1:25-1:35 p.m..: Shah Rukh, LaMantia Lab
  • 1:35-1:45 p.m.: Alyssa Lyon, Van der Heijden Lab
  • 1:45-2:00 p.m.: Q&A

2:00 p.m.: Closing remarks by Anthony LaMantia, Ph.D.

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