Clinical & Translational Research Institute Forum

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Please join us for our inaugural forum. Faculty will be provided with an overview of the Clinical & Translational Research Institute, its mission and vision within the context of the University, along with presentations from CTRI-funded faculty. Learn more about:

• The Clinical & Translational Research Institute
• The importance of translational science
• New anticipated programs
• Progress of funded translational programs

Agenda
8:30 a.m.
Arrival & Check-In (light breakfast served)

9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks, Morning Session
    James E. Barrett, PhD, Founding Director, CTRI
    M. Brian Blake, PhD, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
    Daniel Shidlow, MD, SVP Medical Affairs & Dean, College of Medicine

9:30-11:45 a.m.
Presentations by CTRI Award Recipients

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks, Afternoon Session
    Olimpia Meucci, MD, PhD, Deputy Director, CTRI
    Aleister Saunders, PhD, Interim Senior Vice Provost for Research

1:15-1:35 p.m.
Genomics Core Facility
    Garth Ehrlich, PhD, Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology

1:35-3:10 p.m.
Presentations by CTRI Award Recipients (continued)

3:10-3:40 p.m.
Closing Remarks
    Kenny Simansky, PhD, Vice Dean for Research (3:10-3:20 p.m.)
    James E. Barrett, PhD, Founding Director, CTRI (3:20-3:40 p.m.)

Registration Information
To register, email ctri@drexelmed.edu. You'll receive an email confirming your registration.

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited; kindly register as soon as possible.

Contact Information

ctri@drexelmed.edu