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Classes are not scheduled so all students and faculty can attend and participate. Lunch and afternoon refreshments will be served.
The Research Symposium aims to recognize the research efforts of those at Des Moines University (DMU) and in the surrounding medical and scientific community by providing a forum for the collaboration of ideas, the production of new hypotheses, and to demonstrate to the attendees the critical role that research plays in the advancement of health care.
All students and faculty are encouraged to develop research projects to be presented at the Symposium. Awards will be given to the presenting author(s) (students and residents only) with the best quality oral abstract and poster presentation.
DMU will recognize faculty, cliniciansm and staff who have demonstrated research and scholarly excellence over the past year. The awards will focus on researchers who have had an impact on advancing knowledge in science, health, education, wellness or other field of study. Faculty will also be recognized for their exceptional scholarly achievements, as evidenced by publications and/or other scholarly activities.
Quick Links
| Agenda | Submit Abstract | Oral Presentations |
| Poster Presentations | IRB or IACUC Approval | Abstract Guidelines |
| Faculty Research Awards | Frequently Asked Questions | 2018 Mentored Student Research Program |
Target Audience
DMU faculty, staff, students, residents, alumni, external researchers and health professionals from the Des Moines area and surrounding medical and scientific community are invited to participate and present. All students, faculty, and residents are encouraged to develop research projects to be presented at the Symposium.
Agenda
| 9 am – 12 pm | Informal Poster Viewing | SEC Square (Near the Bookstore) |
| 12 pm | Lunch | SEC Auditorium |
| 12:30 pm | Keynote Address: Environmental Exposures and Cardiovascular Disease - A Challenge for Health Equity Worldwide
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| 1:30 pm | Break | |
| 1:45 pm | Poster Presentations Odd numbered posters will be judged. | SEC Square |
| 2:30 pm | Poster Presentations Even numbered posters will be judged. | SEC Square |
| 3:15 pm | Break | |
| 3:30 pm | Methylation Levels at Growth Differentiation Factor-15 Related CpG Sites are not Related to Death Risk from Cardiovascular Disease: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study Pallavi Mukherji, DO’20, Ming Leung, Ruth Krasnow, Terry Reed, Wael El- Rifai, Jun Dai, PhD, MD,MSc | SEC Auditorium |
| 3:45 pm | Regulation of Cardiac Adrenergic Response by the G Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor Victoria Whitcomb, MBS’21, Vahe Matnishian, DPM’20, MBS’16, Eric Wauson, PhD, Sarah Clayton, PhD, Jennifer Giles, MA, Quang-Kim Tran, PhD, MD | |
| 4 pm | Climate Change and Feet: Diabetic Foot Ulcers During Heat-Waves Rachel Egdorf, DPM’19, Paul Schramm, Kathryn Conlon, Chelsea Austin, George Luber | |
| 4:15 pm | Inhibition of Bone Morphogenic Protein 2-Inducible Kinase (BMP2K) is Protective to Cardiomyocytes Exposed to Simulated Ischemia Bryan J. Butel, DO’20, Samuel I. Engman, Lee M. Graves, Eric M. Wauson, PhD | |
| 4:30 pm | Awards Presentation | |
Oral Presentations
Four abstracts will be selected to give an oral presentation. Presentations will be organized into sessions grouped by topics or disciplines with each presenter allotted 10 minutes to speak and 2 minutes for audience questions. Awards will be given to the winning presenting author(s) (students and residents only).
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. A moderator keeps track of your presentation time and may also facilitate the discussion. 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 or have video files, arrangements must be made prior to the program and you will be responsible for bringing an adaptor. Please contact DMU CME at cme@dmu.edu or 515-271-1596. Presentation and video files should be stored on USB drives.
Resources
- Preparing an Effective Oral Presentation
- Introduction: Preparing Talks by University of Kansas Medical Center
- Powerpoint: Presentation Tips by Bates College
- PowerPoint: Guides, Tips and Help by Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries
Poster Presentations
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. Prizes will be awarded to the winning presenting author(s) (students and residents only).
Resources
- Preparing an Effective Poster Presentation
- Creating Effective Poster Presentations by North Carolina State University
Poster Guidelines
- 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.
- Posters must be hung by 8:30 am and removed by 5:30 pm. If you’re able, please hang your poster as early as possible as we encourage people to view them the entire day.
- Odd numbered student/resident posters will be judged from 1:45 – 2:30 pm. Even numbered student/resident posters will be judged from 2:30 – 3:15 pm.
- 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. You will receive lots of feedback and exposure as well.
- Any remaining posters will be kept in the CME office (AC #430) until December 22.
Printing Guidelines
- Optional: Select from six DMU approved research poster templates.
- Posters for the symposium must be printed at the DMU print shop and emailed to printshop@dmu.edu.
- Download the print shop order form.
- Please print in seminar presentation size 42” x 54.35” (non-matted and non-laminated).
- The account number to use for printing costs is #110-1435-50943.
- Posters will need to be submitted to the print shop and proofs signed by Monday, December 4.
- The poster will not be reviewed for academic content.
- For poster printing questions, please contact Brenda at 515-271-1402.
Abstract Guidelines
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 title casing.
- Capitalize the first letter of each word except prepositions, articles and species names. 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.
View an abstract example.
Submit your abstract.
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?
Faculty Research Awards
DMU will recognize faculty and clinicians who have demonstrated research and scholarly excellence over the past year. The awards will focus on researchers who have had an impact on advancing knowledge in science, health, education, wellness or other field of study. Faculty will also be recognized for their exceptional scholarly achievements, as evidenced by publications and/or other scholarly activities.
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 state 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
Business casual.
2018-2019 Mentored Student Research Program
Applications for the 2018-2019 Mentored Student Research Program will be available on Thursday, December 7, 2017. All application materials are due no later than Friday, February 9, 2018 . Visit the Office of Research website for more information and to submit your application.
Des Moines University is located on a 22-acre campus in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. Just west of downtown on Grand Avenue, the University is located in one of Des Moines’ most prestigious neighborhoods. The campus is in a historic neighborhood filled with tree-lined streets and gracious older homes and businesses. Its central location makes it easy to access the rest of the city and outlying communities. The campus is close to the Des Moines International Airport, located on the bus line and just blocks from local shopping and downtown Des Moines.
Travel
Melissa Burroughs Peña, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of California, San Francisco
Education
- MS - Duke University, Global Health and Cardiovascular Medicine
- MD - Harvard Medical School
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer in the US and throughout the Americas – and Dr. Melissa Burroughs Peña, a cardiologist with a keen interest in Latin America, is an emerging leader in improving heart health across the region. The widespread availability of fast food, growing rates of obesity and diabetes, and low access to preventive treatments such as statins contribute to the "perfect storm" of heart disease that is impacting Latin America, said Dr. Burroughs Peña. Unfortunately, it also hits patients at much younger ages than the US. "It’s not just grandmothers having heart attacks, but people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who are supporting families and can no longer work," said Dr. Burroughs Peña. "It can sink a family very quickly, and is devastating to local communities and national economies." To learn more about Dr. Burroughs Peña, visit her faculty spotlight or biography.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, Dr. Burroughs Peña indicated she has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Accreditation Statements
- DPM: Des Moines University (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 3.5 continuing education contact hours.
- 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 3.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
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 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.- Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 3.5 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
- Other Professionals: This live activity is designated for 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Educational Grants
Educational grants are not being accepted for this 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. The speaker(s) will 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.
Disclaimer
The information provided at this 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
- 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 3.50 AOA Category 2A
- 3.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 3.50 CPME
- 3.50 IBON