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Early-career scientists showcase their work at the 20th Annual Trainee Research Symposium

AuthorMiles Martin
Date

October 5, 2021

The scientific leaders of tomorrow gathered to showcase their work at the 20th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on September 23rd. The talented group of presenters included postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and staff scientists from labs across Sanford Burnham Prebys. 

After introductory remarks by Sanford Burnham Prebys Student Network co-chairs Stephen Sakuma and Marie Berenguer, PhD, as well as president Kristiina Vuori, MD, PhD, the young scientists gave 20-minute podium presentations about their research, which were judged by a panel of Sanford Burnham Prebys faculty and staff. Speakers included:

•    Nirmalya Dasgupta, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow, Adams lab)
•    Ceda Stamenkovic (Graduate Student, Sacco Lab)
•    Cynthia Lebeaupin, PhD (Postdoctoral Associate, Kaufman lab)
•    James Kezos, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow, Ocorr Lab)
•    Zhijie Xia, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow, Freeze lab)
•    Valeria Guglielmi, PhD (Postdoctoral Associate, D’Angelo lab)
•    Victoria Recouvreux, PhD (Staff Scientist, Commisso lab)
•    Jonatan Matalonga Borrel, PhD (Postdoctoral Associate, Dong lab)
•    Chiara Nicoletti, PhD (Postdoctoral Associate, Puri lab)

Cynthia Lebeaupin, PhD and Valeria Guglielmi, PhD were respectively awarded first and second place by the judges for their presentations, for which they’ll each receive a cash prize to go towards career development activities. Lebeaupin’s research focuses on the progression of fatty liver disease to liver cancer, and Guglielmi studies the role of nuclear pores the development of bone marrow cells. 

After the first two sessions of presentations, the keynote speech for the Symposium was given by Katherine Thompson-Peer, PhD, an assistant professor of developmental & cell biology at the University of California at Irvine.

Following the last podium presentation was a poster session where 30 early-career scientists were given the chance to present their work. A panel of judges selected the top three posters—presented by Shaun Lim from the Kumsta and Hansen labs, Aleksandr Arzamasov from the Osterman lab, and Michaela Lynott from the Colas lab—and they will also receive a cash prize. The day was capped off with closing remarks from Sanford Burnham Prebys CEO C. Randal Mills, Ph.D.

Congratulations to all the participants in this year’s Symposium, and a special thank you to the staff at the Office of Education, Training, & International Services (OETIS) for organizing the event. 
 

Institute News

16th Annual SBP Postdoctoral Research Symposium

AuthorSusan Gammon
Date

September 22, 2017

Future scientific leaders gathered to attend SBP’s 16th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium—an event that showcased the talent of our young researchers, many of whom are in the midst of scholarly training beyond their doctoral degree.

The day began with a workshop led by Professor Carl Ware, PhD, titled, “Science Funding in Uncertain Times.” For the young scientists in the audience, they gleaned valuable insights on when and where they should seek funding, and the types of publications and collaborations they should aim for. As faculty positions in academia become increasingly competitive, a solid track record of funding, publications and collaborations become key measures used to make hiring decisions.

Keynote speaker Peter Schultz, PhD, CEO of The Scripps Research Institute, gave an impressive talk on his efforts to expand the genetic code. Schultz, a chemist by training, is inspired to create new amino acids, beyond the 20 essential ones in existence, to advance cancer therapies, create new vaccines, novel chemical probes and improved antibiotics. The audience was truly “wowed” by his vision and track record of achievements.

The agenda followed with 20-minute talks by postdocs including:

• David Sala Cano, PhD (Sacco Lab)
• Yang Wei, PhD (Petroski Lab)
• Maria Missinato, PhD (Colas Lab)
• Anjali Gupta, graduate student (Ocorr Lab)
• Marco Maruggi, graduate student (Powis Lab)
• Clyde Campbell (graduate student Dong Lab)
• Jing Yong, PhD (Kaufman Lab)
• Laura Martin-Sancho, PhD (Chanda Lab)

The event closed with a poster session featuring more than 30 presentations by SBP’s best and brightest young scientists. Many congratulations to all that participated in the Symposium, and thanks to the organizers at the Office of Education, Training, & International Services (OETIS) at SBP.