Detailed Program by Day
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Michael Zwick, Senior Vice President of Research, Rutgers University
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Renata Pasqualini, PhD, Chief, Division of Cancer Biology, Rutgers Cancer Institute
Room: Segal
Cryo EM Regional Collaborations
Jason Kaelber, PhD, Rutgers University
Mario Borgnia, PhD, NIEHS
Room: Livingston
Genomics
TBD
Room: Johnson
Big Data and Animal Related Cores
Matthew Keller, Rutgers University; Szcepan Baran, PhD, VeriSIM Life
Matthew: Using Data to Support Animal Related Cores
Szcepan: Use of AI for Improving Translatability of Research
Sponsor 1
TBD
TBD
Sponsor 2
TBD
TBD
Sponsor 3
TBD
Sponsor 4
TBD
TBD
Room: Segal
Microbiome
Room: Livingston
Challenges in LM Core with AI
Sushmita Mukherjee, PhD
Room: Johnson
Improving Animal Health
Jeetendra Esawaran, BVSc, PhD, DACLAM, DECLAM
Room: Segal
Organoids: Challenges in the Core Facility Setting
Room: Livingston
Metabolomics
Amrita Cheema, PhD, Georgetown University
Room: Dogwood
Strategizing Economic Prosperity for Core Facilities: Bridging Government and Pharma Collaborations
Scott Perkins, Vincent Smeraglia, Rutgers University
Room: Segal
Spatial Transcriptomics
TBD
Room: Livingston
AI in Clinical Trials & Data Analytics
Reynold Panettieri, Jr. MD
Room: Johnson
Conversations about Service Contracts
Kathleen Brundage
Friday, August 16, 2024
In this dynamic and immersive workshop, “Seeing is Believing: Embracing and Navigating Diverse Realities,” we will embark on a journey to explore and understand the intricate ways in which perception shapes our understanding of the world. Through a series of engaging and thought-provoking activities, participants will delve into the realms of sensory perception, selective attention, memory and expectation, cognitive biases, emotion’s role in perception, and the influence of cultural and social factors. This exploration will not only highlight the diverse ways in which individuals perceive and interpret reality but will also foster empathy and appreciation for different perspectives. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with invaluable insights into how their perceptions are formed and influenced, empowering them to become more effective and empathetic professionals and humans. They will leave with enhanced communication, decision-making, and collaboration skills, crucial for thriving in diverse and dynamic professional environments. The understanding gained from this class will enable them to approach challenges and opportunities with a more open, inclusive, and innovative mindset, driving positive change in their professional spheres and beyond.