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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

February 24th, 2025

 8:00 am-6:30 pm

Light Hall 202 and North Lobby

 

This first ever scientific event will bring together clinicians, biomedical research scientists (basic, translational, and clinical), and trainees (predocs, postdocs, residents, and fellows) to learn about and discuss recent advances in the broad field of musculoskeletal research. 

Objectives of the symposium include:

  •  fostering a network environment among musculoskeletal scientists from different disciplines and
  •  providing a platform for early-career faculty and trainees to present their research

     

Starting on November 1 and ending on January 12, trainees and other investigators at any career stage can submit an abstract to be presented at the symposium. Top ranking abstracts will be eligible for awards and will be presented from the podium. All abstracts will be presented as a poster during 2 poster sessions (lunch and reception).  

PROGRAM Information

Registration is free

Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served throughout the day. A closing reception with drinks and hors d'oeuvres and a social hour will end our event.

Full schedule of presentations posted by January 12,2025. Speakers from VU, VUMC, Meharry and other Nashville Universities. 

 

Keynote Speaker

Robert L. Mauck, PhD

Mary Black Ralston Professor for Education and Research in Orthopaedic Surgery
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Co-Director, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  

 

To download a .pdf of the flyer CLICK HERE