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ForwardMentored Student Research Program
Research is vital and at DMU students are vital to research.
Contributions from students are vital in helping move campus research forward. The Mentored Student Research Program is an excellent opportunity for students to highlight their research findings. We’re excited to offer both oral and poster presentations and all summer research students are invited to participate. Students may present on any topic or experience related to research.
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Registration You must login or create an account before enrolling in this educational activity. Once you're logged in, click the green "ENTER" button found in the Course Summary box to the right. Your registration will then be confirmed. Abstract Submission
Submit your abstract. (closed)
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Quick Links
| Submit Your Abstract (closed) | Keynote Speaker | Abstract Guidelines | Oral Presentations |
| Poster Presentations | Poster PowerPoint Templates | IRB or IACUC Approval | Frequently Asked Questions |
Agenda
The agenda will be updated as additional details become available.
| Time | Agenda | Location | |
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| 8:30 am | Registration, Breakfast, and Poster Viewing | SEC Square | |
| 9 am | Welcome Jeffrey Gray, PhD Vice President of Research and Global Initiatives, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Des Moines University | SEC Auditorium | |
| 9:15 am | Keynote Address: Research on My Road to Becoming a Physician
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| 10:15 am | Poster Viewing | SEC Square | |
| 10:45 am | The challenges of healthcare disparities in cancer screening among minority adults | SEC Auditorium | |
| 10:50 am | An anatomical description of the lateral column in the context of Charcot midfoot collapse | ||
| 10:55 am | Complication dynamics of Type 2 Diabetes: An estimation using the Period Life Table Model | ||
| 11 am | Isolating the target site of the drug MST-312 on herpes simplex virus | ||
| 11:05 am | Genetic factors have less influence on obesity in adult male twins: The longitudinal National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study | ||
| 11:10 am | Group Picture | ||
| 11:30 am | Break | ||
| 11:45 am | Poster Viewing | SEC Square | |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch | SEC Auditorium | |
| 12:30 pm | Herpes Simplex Virus suppressed in primary human cells with MST-312 | ||
| 12:45 pm | The effects of repeat Remote Ischemic Conditioning on the healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers | ||
| 1 pm | Adjourn | ||
Keynote Speaker
Jan Franko, MD
Surgical Oncology, MercyOne Des Moines
Dr. Franko indicated no financial conflicts with commercial interest companies relevant to the content of this educational activity.
Abstract Guidelines
Submit your abstract. (closed)
View an abstract example.
Research abstracts must be submitted under one of the following categories:
- Anatomy/Paleontology
- Biomedical Science
- Clinical
- Education
- Movement Science
- Public Health
All abstracts will be published in the meeting program. Please submit your abstract according to the following guidelines:
- Format: Microsoft Word format
- Font: Arial, 11 point
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Spacing: Single-spaced
- Justification: Left
- Abstract body length: No more than 250 words
- Type the title first, using sentence casing (only first word and proper nouns capitalized).
- Italicize scientific names of organisms.
- List all authors, institutional affiliations and short addresses (city and state only).
- Bold the names of the author(s) presenting the work.
Writing Tips
Consider the following questions when preparing your abstract:
- Does the abstract clearly state the aim of the project (i.e. a research question, theoretical issue, or problem)?
- Is the significance of work clearly stated?
- If relevant, are the methods, data collection, and analysis procedures well-designed and appropriate to the question addressed?
- Are the conclusions justified in relation to the data and/or analysis/description?
- Is the abstract written clearly and organized well?
Oral and Poster Presentations
Students will have the opportunity to discuss their research through oral or poster presentations. Most students do not complete an entire research project during the summer, but rather work on a portion of a larger study. When thinking about doing an oral or poster presentation, it is perfectly acceptable to focus the student’s presentation on hypotheses and methodology in the absence of conclusive results. It is ideal if you begin discussing with your student early in the summer about what they can present.
Oral Presentations
New this year! Student research lightning presentations! Six students will be selected to give a brief 3 - 5 minute lightning talk. Lightning talks are limited to a maximum of eight slides, including introduction, background, methods, conclusions, references, and acknowledgements. Please note: lightning talk presenters are also requested to present a poster.
Students may also apply to be selected to be included in the student keynote portion of the closing program. Two students will be chosen to give an oral keynote presentation involving 12 minutes to speak and three minutes for audience questions about the research they conducted throughout the summer.
If the work is co-authored, only the PRESENTING author will submit on behalf of all co-authors. The names of all co-authors must be listed in the submission form. For work with multiple authors, the authors can decide among themselves their various roles in presenting within the specified time limit.
A moderator keeps track of your presentation time and may also facilitate the discussion at the end of the lightening session. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 will be used to project slides. Please make sure your presentation is compatible with this program. If you prefer to use a MAC computer you will be responsible for bringing an adapter. Presentation and video files should be stored on USB drives.
Resources
- Preparing an Effective Oral Presentation
- https://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Preparing_talks/TalkStrt.html
- http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do-i/software/powerpoint-presentation-tips/
- http://www.dartmouth.edu/~library/biomed/guides/powerpoint.html?mswitch-redir=classic
Poster Presentations
Students who are not doing an oral presentation must present a poster to showcase their work over the summer. The posters will be displayed during the closing program. If the work is co-authored, only the PRESENTING author will submit on behalf of all co-authors. The names of all co-authors must be listed in the submission form.
- Materials to hang your poster will be available onsite.
- Posters are displayed throughout the day. Please do not remove your poster until the end of the day’s activities.
- Students with an odd numbered poster will present from 10:15 - 10:45 am. Students with an even numbered poster will present from 11:30 am - 12 pm.
- Posters must be hung by 8 am and removed by 1:30 pm. If you’re able, please hang your poster as early as possible as we encourage people to view them the entire day.
- Prepare and practice a short summary speech—no more than 3 minutes—about your project. This is an excellent networking opportunity, so it is important to speak and interact professionally.
- Any remaining posters will be kept in the Research office (located in Ryan Hall) until July 31, 2019.
Printing Guidelines
- Optional: Click here to choose from six DMU approved research templates.
- Posters for the program must be printed at the DMU print shop and emailed to printshop@dmu.edu.
- Download the print shop order form.
- Posters will need to be submitted to the print shop and proofs signed by Tuesday, July 16 by 3 pm.
- The poster will not be reviewed for academic content.
- The print shop is located on the second floor of the DMU clinic.
- For poster printing questions, please contact the DMU print shop at 515-271-1402.
Resources
IRB or IACUC Approval
If your project involves human or animal research, you must have obtained IRB or IACUC approval, unless you are clearly presenting your work as a proposed project and make it clear that absolutely no research has yet been conducted. Posters involving such research should indicate an approval number or statement that no research has been conducted. Anyone giving an oral presentation on a project involving human or animal research must have an IRB or IACUC approval. For questions, please contact the DMU Office of Research at 515-271-1445.
Dress Code
Business casual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions regarding the Mentored Student Research Program? If your question isn’t answered, please contact DMU CME at cme@dmu.edu or 515-271-1596.
Questions
515-271-1596
cme@dmu.edu
https://cme.dmu.edu
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Continuing Education Credit
- DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 3.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
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MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.- Other health professionals: This live activity is designated for 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Educational Grants
No commercial interest company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosure
Everyone in a position to control the content of this educational activity will disclose to the CME provider and to attendees all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. Firms providing financial support did not have input in these areas. The information provided at this CME activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 3.00 AOA Category 2A
- 3.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 3.00 CPME