Southern Translational Education and Research Conference (STaR)

To improve human health, scientific discoveries must be translated into practical applications. Such discoveries typically begin at “the bench” with basic research — in which scientists study disease at a molecular or cellular level — then progress to the clinical level, or the patient's “bedside.”

Scientists are increasingly aware that this bench-to-bedside approach to translational research is really a two-way street. Basic scientists provide clinicians with new tools for use in patients and for assessment of their impact, and clinical researchers make novel observations about the nature and progression of disease that often stimulate basic investigations.

Translational research has proven to be a powerful process that drives the clinical research engine. However, a stronger research infrastructure could strengthen and accelerate this critical part of the clinical research enterprise. The NIH Roadmap attempts to catalyze translational research in various ways.

The overall goal of this conference it to improve translational education and research in the southeast through academic and institutional collaboration.

Description

The conference will include state-of-the-art topics in clinical and translational science as well as opportunities for attendees to showcase their research and network to develop regional collaborators. Research and educational opportunities through regional Clinical & Translational Science Award (CTSA) Institutions will be provided. Excellence in clinical and translational science will be recognized during the meeting through STAR Graduate Student, Post-Doctoral Fellow and Young Investigator Awards.

Clinical & Translational Science Abstracts & Awards

The abstract submission deadline has been extended to midnight Wednesday August 11th, 2010.

There are three award categories to recognize excellence in clinical & translational Research:
Graduate Student
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Young Investigator

Click here for more information on submission instructions and award criteria. Click here to submit abstract.

Academic Sponsorship
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and Center for Drug Discovery; Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Discovery Institute, Diabetes and Obesity Discovery Institute, Vision Discovery Institute, Child Health Discovery Institute and Brain and Behavior Discovery Institute.

Target Audience

This program is intended for Physicians, Physician Scientists, Pharmacists, Nurses, Researchers, Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral Fellows in Clinical and Translational Science

Schedule

Friday, September 10, 2010
5:30 pm Registration Plaza Lobby
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm Arlene B. Chapman, MD
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Poster presentations / Judging

Saturday, September 11, 2010
8:00am - 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast Plaza Lobby
9:00 - 9:10 Welcome Lamar Ballroom AB
9:15 - 10:00 Julie Johnson, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
10:00 - 10:15 Break Plaza Lobby
10:15 - 11:05 Mias Pretorius, MBChB, MSCI
11:10 - 12:00 Arlene B. Chapman, MD
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Lamar Ballroom C
1:00 - 2:00 Young Faculty Award Presentations Lamar Ballroom AB
2:00 - 2:30 Awards & Closing Remarks

Requirements

Continuing pharmacy education credit will be awarded to those who attend all sessions, participate in the active learning and complete at activity evaluation.

Continuing medical education will be awarded upon successful completion of all program requirements. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

EARLYBIRD Registration Deadline: September 1, 2010

ONLINE registration on this website ends September 8, 2010. Walk-in registration will be accepted September 10, 2010 prior to the conference at 5:30pm.

Requests for refunds for cancelled registration must be received by September 6, 2010 at 5:00pm.

Lodging and Transportation

A block of rooms has been set aside at the conference hotel. Please contact the Marriott Augusta Hotel and Suites. To make reservations, click here or call Toll-free: 1-800-868-5354. Make sure to mention STAR Conference for the group discount.

Financial support for this program provided by:

The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, the Diabetes and Obesity Discovery Institute, the Cardiovascular Discovery Institute, and the Vision Discovery Institute.

Courses Offered

Course	Early Bird	Regular	Contact Hours/CEUs
Southern Translational Education and Research Conference(details)	$20.00	$40.00	3.0/0.3