WHAT:
Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies, a part of Georgetown University Medical Center, is hosting the eighth annual Undergraduate Research Conference. Students from several universities will showcase their health- and science-related research projects.
Renowned immunologist Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, will deliver the keynote address. His topic will be, “Public Service: Reflections on a Career at the National Institutes of Health.” Note: The keynote address is at 5:15 p.m.
Undergraduate participants will represent Georgetown University, George Mason University, the University of California at Davis, the University of the District of Columbia, and the University of Maryland at College Park. The undergraduates are pursuing a range of majors in the health and science fields, including biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, health care management and policy, human science, international health, neurobiology, nursing, and physics.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 8, 2010; Noon to 7 p.m.
*Poster Viewing Session
12-3 p.m.
*Oral Presentations
4:15-5 p.m.
*Keynote Address by Dr. Fauci
5:15-6 p.m.
*Awards Ceremony & Reception
6:15-7 p.m.
WHERE:
Copley Formal Lounge
Georgetown University
37th and O Streets, NW
Washington, D.C. 20057
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE:
The event is open to current students, faculty, and staff at Georgetown University and participating universities.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Media interested in attending must contact Bill Cessato at cessatow@georgetown.edu. Space is limited.
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