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LaTex (Beamer) presentation templates (download via GitHub) - thanks to Panpan Zhang for developing these!
Department of Biostatistics templates
Center for Quantitative Sciences templates
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Preparation
There are various VUMC templates available on the VUMC branded products page, under “VUMC Presentation Poster Templates.”
Need a poster printed? Basic Sciences offers a service (but please be aware that it’s not a last-minute option): Poster Printing
Edge for Scholars best resources list (design tips, etc.)
Slides for Mario Davidson's Creating Effective and Visually Attractive Scientific Posters: Making People Stop!
Session organization
If you plan to host a poster session on-site or online and need administrative assistance/insights, email biostatadmin[at]vumc.org to initiate discussion.
Online poster session platforms we have worked with include Gathertown (for SMI 2022) and Accelevents (for useR! 2022, in conjunction with Linux Foundation)
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VUMC
Department name: Whitney SemiBold or Trebuchet Regular (see 2018 style guide for further guidance; its URLs and some details are obsolete, but general principles still mostly in force)
Preferred fonts for emails: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, Trebuchet
When in doubt, consult Digital Engagement and Design (aka VUMC Marketing). Our trademark manager is Shelly Johnson.
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Equipment can be rented from Center for Effective Health Communication
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NIH BioArt Source (2000+ free science and medical art visuals)
Department groups (please credit photographer if their name is in the filename: e.g., "Photo: Donn Jones / Vanderbilt University Medical Center")
For specific images (including headshots), contact Peg or Margaret for assistance.
About the VUMC Photography Group (includes instructions on obtaining a formal headshot and directions to the studio)