Wednesday, JAN 10
Early arrivals (for optional tour on Thursday)
Thursday, JAN 11
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All Day
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Main Arrivals
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6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Optional Excursion: Marietas EcoDiscovery
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Hotel Lobby
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Registration Desk Open
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Hotel Lobby
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Welcome Fiesta Reception
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La Casitas Garden
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Friday, JAN 12
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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La Estancia restaurant
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Social Guest Program: Pottery Painting with local artist Vincente (9:30-11:30)
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NOSH Upper Terrace
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8:00 AM - 12:10 PM
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SESSION I: Funding Agencies Updates & Training the Workforce
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Vallarta III
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8:00 - 8:10
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Welcome & Introductions - Karlett Parra, President
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Priority Updates I
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8:10 - 8:50
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NIH Extramural Research Update
- Mike Lauer, MD, NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research
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8:55 - 9:40
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Biochemistry Matters: Promoting Innovation in Health Professions Education
- Kimberly Dahlman, PhD, Assn. of Biochemistry Educators President 2023-2025
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9:45 - 10:25
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ARPA-H: Structure, mission and updates
- Ileana Hancu, PhD, ARPA-H Program Manager
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10:25 - 10:45
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BREAK
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Diversifying the Workforce
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10:45 - 11:20
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The Best Practices to Diversify Biomedical Research Workforce
- Jodi Lubetsky Yellin, PhD, AAMC Director Research Workforce, Training and Science Policy
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11:20 - 12:00
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Panel Discussion: Session I Summary and Highlights
Leads:
- Penelope Duerksen-Hughes, Professor and Chair, Loma Linda University
- Eric Sundberg, Professor and Chair, Emory University
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12:00 - 12:10
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Grab & Go box lunch for tour
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Vallarta Foyer |
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12:30
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Group Excursion: City Art Walk in Zona Romantica
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Hotel Lobby
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Saturday, JAN 13
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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La Estancia Restaurant
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8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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SESSION II: Publishing & Funding Agencies
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Vallarta III
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The Future of Publishing
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8:00 - 8:40
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Publishing in the Journal of Biological Chemistry: Past, Present and Future
- Alex Toker, PhD, Editor in Chief, JBC
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8:45 - 9:20
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What's Old is New Again: How the Publishing System is Evolving (or not)
- Holden Thorp, PhD, Editor in Chief, Science Family
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Priorities Updates II
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9:25 – 10:15
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Funding Priorities Based on People, Not Projects
- Dennis McKearin, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Senior Scientific Officer
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10:15 - 10:30
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BREAK
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10:30 - 11:10
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Biological Sciences at the National Science Foundation
- Susan Marqusee, MD, PhD, Assistant Director, US NSF BIO Directorate
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11:10 - 11:45
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Panel Discussion: Session II Summary & Highlights
Leads:
- Mark O’Brian, Professor and Chair, University at Buffalo
- Phyllis Hanson, Professor and Chair, University of Michigan Medical School
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11:45 - 12:45
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AMGDB Business Meeting I
- AMGDB Elections
- 2025 Meeting proposals
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Group Lunch by the ocean |
El Patio |
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Free afternoon
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5:00 - 10:30
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Group Dinner: Sunset Cruise & "Rhythms of the Night" Mayan Show
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Hotel Lobby |
Sunday, JAN 14
10:10 - 10:30
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7:00 - 8:00
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Breakfast
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La Estancia Restaurant
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8:00 - 12:00
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SESSION III: Scientific Presentations & Pearls of Wisdom
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Vallarta III
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8:00 - 8:15
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Welcome / Housekeeping
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Research Presentations
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8:15 - 8:35
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The oncogenic role of TBX2 in rhabdomyosarcoma
- Judith Davie, PhD, Professor and Chair, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Southern Illinois University
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Vascular dysfunction in skeletal muscle as a driver of cancer cachexia
- Jalees Rehman, MD, Benjamin Goldberg Professor and Chair, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Illinois College of Medicine
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Protein disorder in regulation of large molecular machines: From dynein motor to coronavirus
- Elisar Barbar, PhD, Professor and Chair, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Oregon State University
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Tactics for Effective Leadership
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9:30 - 9:50
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How to Support Women Faculty Members to Advance to Promotion
- Patricia Kane, PhD, Professor and Chair Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, SUNY Upstate Medical University
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9:55 - 10:15
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How to Lead the Institution to Meet the Students' Needs
- Marina Holz, PhD, MPH, Dean Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Interim Chair Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, New York Medical College.
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10:15 - 10:35
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BREAK
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10:35 - 11:45
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New and Experienced Chairs Panel
Leads:
- Jennifer Normanly, Professor and Chair, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Hua Lu, Professor and Chair, Tulane University
- Liskin Swint-Kruse, Professor and Chair, University of Kansas Medical Center
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11:45 - 12:00
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Business Meeting II & Closing
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Grab & Go Box Lunches for Optional Tours only |
Vallarta Foyer |
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12:30
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Optional Excursion: El Jorullo Ranch
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Hotel Lobby
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Monday, JAN 15
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7:00
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Breakfast
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La Estancia Restaurant
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Departures |
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