Conference Overview
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), Division of Minority Opportunities in Research Program (MORE) awarded the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) a five-year grant to manage the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), formerly the MARC/MBRS Symposium. The Education Board, the entity within ASM that is responsible for education initiatives, will manage the conference.
The ABRCMS is a national conference designed to:
Encourage undergraduate students to pursue advanced training and careers in the biomedical sciences
Provide faculty advisors and directors with resources for facilitating students’ success.
The ABRCMS will provide opportunities for:
Students to share their research project data and demonstrate scientific knowledge
Students and faculty advisers to learn about high quality, significant scientific research in the biomedical sciences and to meet individuals who serve as role models and mentors
Students and faculty, as well as MORE program directors, to enhance their professional development as biomedical scientists, advisers, educators, and leaders
Students to learn about graduate programs and research fellowships in the biomedical sciences
The ABRCMS offers:
Scientific sessions
Professional development workshops
Poster sessions
Exhibits
Networking opportunities
This year's conference marks the 41th Anniversary of the NIGMS Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. This conference was held October 15 to 18 at the Town and Country Hotel, San Diego, California.
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NIGMS 41th Anniversary Symposium
October 15 to 18, 2003
San Diego, California
Group Picture at the Banquet
Ana Inos
Brent Rubio
Grant Kauwe
Michelle Sosa
Nel Venzon
Skye Chang
Dr. Couvillon with Malia's Poster
Awards Winner: Ana, Grant and Ryan
Amber, Skye, Ana and Kristine
Group Picture with Dr. Nelesen from UCSD
Ryan, Grant, Amber and Ana
Aaron, Brent, Sean and Grant
Group Picture at the Poster Session
UCSD Visit: Skye, Sean, Brent and Michelle
UCSD Campus Visit
UCSD Campus Visit
UCSD: Nel, Ana, Michelle and Laura
UCSD: Skye, Sean and Aaron
UCSD: Michelle and Kristine