[cid:image001.png@01D858A7.34996340] BME MONDAY ROUNDTABLE April 25, 2022 HEAD UPDATE Hello everyone, As we approach the end of semester- we have a lot of exciting opportunities to connect, look at future research opportunities, and celebrate accomplishments. Specifically, this week Wednesday we will have an Engineering Solutions in Pediatric Healthcare Symposium from 1:00-4:30 PM. Thursday, we will have a Faculty Mentor Award Celebration from 12pm to 1pm sponsored by BMEGSA for faculty, staff, and grad students. And Friday, an end-of-semester informal celebration for the Weldon School students, faculty and staff will be held at the MJIS South Lawn, from 3 - 5 pm. I look forward to seeing you all at these events this week! PROTECT PURDUE * Masks protocols changed as of March 14! Check for updates https://protect.purdue.edu/required-covid-19-protocols/ * Vaccines are strongly encouraged (though not required) https://protect.purdue.edu/vaccine-information/ * Updated guidance for research SOPs, etc. and Protect Purdue are coming quickly. Please make sure you are staying current with Purdue guidelines. UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES Week of April 25 Tues., April 26 - BRAG Session, 12:00 p.m., MJIS 2001, Dr. Young Kim, Associate Head for Research and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, "The good, the bad, and the ugly of clinical research as a biomedical engineering." Tues., April 26 - BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Jordanna Payne (L. Solorio advisor), 3:00 p.m., BRK 1001. Title: Development and characterization of a subcutaneous porcine ex-vivo tissue culture model. Please note this prelim is open only to those who have signed the Lilly NDA. Wed., April 27 - Purdue Day of Giving 20.22 Relay Run. Cheer on one of our very own, Leony Boudreau, as she joins with others from the College of Engineering in a Relay Run. Her check-in time is 11:05 AM; run time is 11:20 AM. 13 Boilermakers (student leaders, faculty, staff, and alumni) will run a relay (some participants will run concurrently) totaling 20.22 miles. The route loops around campus and passes four Engineering facilities that we are highlighting this year. See attached route map. You can find more information about the event, the runners, and giving opportunities in Engineering that we are highlighting here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/DayofGiving We invite everyone to join us for a celebration as the final runners cross the finish line. We will gather at the Gateway Arch at the corner of Stadium Ave. and University St. at around 1:45 p.m. on April 27; we expect the final runners to cross around 2:00 p.m. We will have cookies and for those who show they made a gift on Day of Giving, a fun pair of branded socks (while supplies last)-back by popular demand! Wed., April 27 - Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series, 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 or Via Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95150439811?pwd=a3hOK0o0bmpkS3poTVBCbVhDNU9FZz0... Maria Soledad Sosa, Assistant Professor of Pharmacological Sciences at Mount Sinai Hospital will present "Origins and Behavior of Disseminated Tumor Cells During Minimal Residual Disease." NOTE: Although this seminar will be presented virtually, BME 690 students are still expected to attend in person in MJIS 1001. Wed., April 27 - Engineering Solutions in Pediatric Healthcare, 1:00-4:30 p.m., MJIS 2001 and via Zoom. Join us on April 27 to discuss the intersection of engineering and medicine in pediatric healthcare. Hear from faculty and clinicians from Purdue's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Children's Hospital and industry experts from Cook Medical. Wed., April 27 - BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Angel G. Enriquez (H. Lee, advisor), 3:00 p.m., MRGN 129. Title of presentation: Magnetic actuators for smart functionality in biomedical devices. Thurs., April 28 - Seminars in Research Hearing at Purdue, 10:30-11:20 via Zoom. Jasmine Kwasa, PhD, Post-doctoral Fellow at the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie-Mellon University will speak on "Developing equitable neurotechnologies and addressing racial and phenotypic bias in human neuroscience methods." Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/93108158900?pwd=RDdTQ0Z4UE9Rb0JUenhjMG1SMkp2QT0... Thurs., April 28 - Faculty Mentor Award Celebration (sponsored by BMEGSA). Lunch social to celebrate awardees Dr. Vitaliy Rayz (2020), Dr. Joseph Rispoli (2021) and Dr. Dianne Little (2022). 12pm - 1 pm, MJIS Lawn (MJIS 2001 rain location). Faculty, staff and graduate students are welcome! Thurs., April 28-Fri., Apr. 29: Vanderbilt University will be hosting the annual Vanderbilt Integrative Training Alliance (VITA) Symposium, a conference focused on biomedical sciences graduate students. Attendees have a unique opportunity to connect with the Vanderbilt community, obtain a long-term mentoring relationship with a Vanderbilt faculty member, and gain training in scientific communication. The event will also feature a keynote address from Vanderbilt postdoc alumna, Dr. Shaneda Anderson<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.linkedin.com*2Fin*2Fshaneda-warren-andersen-aa325a9*2F&data=04*7C01*7Cantentor.o.hinton.jr*40Vanderbilt.Edu*7Cd8254bcaa3be433e69f208d9ecd30986*7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad*7C0*7C0*7C637801213412161461*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=HV5DYcZZMmzzDIM1TlxNzlxpHzXKHPtWCFYszb1okuU*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!DZ3fjg!rG8QpuaxM8E6N902gtFSqdyIMeS_hydEGE2bNu8rFsXus048ORLn1s6XT-FEU8PG5WU$>. This year the conference will be virtual. Details below. Fri., April 29 - End-of-semester celebration for the Weldon School students, faculty and staff. MJIS South Lawn on Friday, April 29, 3 - 5 pm. This informal event will include student awards announcements and elected BMES leadership introductions as well as yard games and fun. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Please join us on Friday afternoon! Sun., May 1 - Nominations due from ALL faculty for graduate TA positions. See academic programs update for specifics. Upcoming important deadlines and info. Thurs., May 5: Coffee Chat with Faculty: 11:00 am -12:00 pm, Location LYLE (Room TBM). Faculty host: Alexandria Volkening. Potential discussion topics: website development, public science and outreach, social media, academic job materials (with an interdisciplinary perspective) Sun., May 15: Deadline for applications for Bioengineering Training in Diabetes Research Program (T32 Predoctoral Fellowships). See below for details. Tues., May 31: Deadline for submission of abstracts for BMES 2022 Annual Meeting, to be held October 12-15 in San Antonio, TX. For more information: https://www.bmes.org/abstract-information This year's meeting theme is "Embracing Inclusion to Advance Innovation in Healthcare and Education" Fri., June 3: Application deadline for Trailblazers in Engineering program. See below for details. Committee Updates Academic Programs Update Undergraduate TAs have been an invaluable resource for many BME courses this year and we hope to continue working with them in the future. Please identify and reach out individually to any undergraduates that you think would be exceptional undergraduate TAs for your course and have them complete this survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dRAV4R9XqKCntk. We will review submissions over the next month and send out details for instructors to invite those that applied to become UGTAs for the upcoming academic year. Please encourage students to apply as soon as possible since the end of the semester is quickly approaching. [cid:image002.jpg@01D858A7.34996340] ALSO: If you have graduate students in your lab who may be interested in serving as a TA this coming year, we need your nominations (including their additional background information) by May 1st, 2022. If your student has a fellowship for the upcoming academic year, we ask that you please refrain from nominating them at this time. In the Weldon School we do our best to distribute teaching assignments to the students who are the best fit for each course. Therefore, if you have any graduate students (residents or international) who you would like to be considered for a TA appointment in the 2022-2023 year, please complete the following survey with the required information for determining best fit: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bE3cqxEqECAvDVQ A description of courses is attached for your reference. If you are nominating an international student who has not taken the Oral English Proficiency Test (OEPT), please contact Asem Aboelzahab (aboelzahab@purdue.edu<mailto:aboelzahab@purdue.edu>) to schedule your student for the test ASAP (May 7th at the latest). Upcoming test dates will be in June/July. All international students must complete and pass an Oral English Proficiency Test (OEPT) before being certified for a TA assignment. The test does not expire, so a student remains certified for the duration of their position at Purdue. Note that preference will be given to students in the graduate programs of the Weldon School. Graduate Committee Programs Update Update on Weldon Grad-Program Update Process: * Based on all the input and feedback we have received and our discussions throughout the year, we have developed thorough DRAFT outline documents for the new Qualifying Exam process and the revised Prelim Exam process. * Each document describes the Rationale, Expectations, Logistics/Process, and Resources associated with each process, and are intended to inform everyone so that both students and faculty understand the process and rationale. * Each new process was developed based on the themes that emerged from input and feedback we received, e.g., * consistent and broad mentoring from start to finish, * flexibility in milestone timing given the diversity of entering students' experience and backgrounds, * a need for more formal writing courses, * a desire to have milestone processes be useful for the student and not just busy work for students to complete and faculty to evaluate * consistent and well-communicated rigorous expectations for advancement to each stage of the PhD Training Program * We have spent one entire Grad-Committee meeting discussing the qual document and another meeting discussing the prelim document to fine tune our plans. * We are now voting to make sure all committee members are comfortable with the details of the new frameworks we have developed. * Once formally approved by the Grad Committee (next two weeks), we will be distributing these documents as well as sharing a report on the feedback we received and how it was incorporated into our plans. We will also be fine-tuning the processes (e.g., developing rubrics and registration forms to ensure smooth implementation of these new processes. * Note: these new processes will be implemented this Fall (2022) for all incoming students. Current students will have the option (individually) to use the old or new system depending on what is best for them. * Thank you again for your support and input/feedback on this important process!! BME Graduate Committee DEI Committee Update Thank you to everyone that came out to the Open Forum this semester. A document that summarizes the meeting minutes is available to those that were not able to attend (attached). With the goal of fostering an inclusive BME culture and enhancing our undergraduate curriculum, BMES aims to bring our students and faculty closer together by hosting more Undergraduate Open Forums in future semesters. We hope to see you there! Remaining BME Graduate Peer Mentoring meeting days are: 11-1pm on May 13th Trailblazers in Engineering (TBE) are workshops to prepare future trailblazing faculty in engineering with a focus on preparing outstanding scholars who are also committed to increasing the success of underrepresented communities of engineers. Fellows will network with leading faculty in engineering, thought leaders, program managers at key federal funding agencies, Purdue Engineering heads, and of course, each other. Participants will also meet current Trailblazers and benefit from their inspiring keynote talks. TBE 2022 will be held in person on Purdue's beautiful West Lafayette, IN campus July 26 - 28, 2022. More information and application details for the Black Trailblazers in Engineering (BTE) and Latinx Trailblazers in Engineering (LATinE) program is available at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Trailblazers APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2022 Resources, attachments, further information BRAG Session, Tues., April 26, 12:00 p.m., MJIS 2001, Dr. Young Kim, Associate Head for Research and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, "The good, the bad, and the ugly of clinical research as a biomedical engineering." Dr Kim writes that he will share multiple failures and a couple of happy stories. Spread the word - bring another postdoc! BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Jordanna Payne (L. Solorio advisor), Tues., April 26, 3:00 p.m., BRK 1001. Title: Development and characterization of a subcutaneous porcine ex-vivo tissue culture model. Please note this prelim is open only to those who have signed the Lilly NDA. Advisory Committee: Luis Solorio, Chair; Douglas Brubaker; Sherry L. Harbin; Michael Wendt Abstract: The subcutaneous route of drug delivery is desirable due to patient comfort and ease of administration. One of the biggest challenges in studying drug delivery in the subcutaneous space is the lack of in-depth knowledge about the composition of the space. Because of this, several drugs encounter difficulty being delivered via this route presenting challenges during clinical trials. Currently, drugs are tested in vitro and in vivo. In vitro experiments are more cost effective but lack the ability to provide information about drug uptake by tissue and other interactions or toxicities. In vivo experiments can provide this information but are costly. There is a need for a platform that can be used to study subcutaneous injection of drugs ex-vivo. This work details the development and validation of a model of ex-vivo subcutaneous porcine tissue culture for up to one week utilizing three distinct anatomical locations from Yucatan mini pigs. Tissue specimens of 12mm in diameter from behind the ear, the breast, and the belly were cultured for seven days with average viability greater than 85%. Next, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) was utilized to track changes in the subcutaneous proteome as a result of time in culture. Next, LC-MS will be utilized to track changes in the subcutaneous proteome of a commercially available ex-vivo human tissue model to compare to the porcine model. Finally, parameters for scaling of the model for high throughput will be determined. Raising A Resilient Scientist Workshop Series (Message from Sharon Milgram, Director, NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education): Over the last year I have interacted with many trainees across the U.S. as part of the NIH Becoming a Resilient Scientist series<https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_becoming_a_resilient_scientist_series>. After carefully considering input from students, postdocs, faculty and program administrators who participated in the program, I have decided to offer a series, RAISING A RESILIENT SCIENTIST<https://www.training.nih.gov/workshops_and_trainings_for_extramural_principal_investigators>, for faculty and administrators who mentor students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences. The goal of the Raising a Resilient Scientist series is to promote the mental health and well-being of the academic research community by supporting faculty and administrators to develop self-management, relationship-management, and mentoring skills. A variety of topics will be covered with a specific focus on communication and shared problem-solving to help trainees deal with the inevitable setbacks experienced in high knowledge environments. There will be five units in the series; each unit will consist of a 75-minute lecture, which can be watched in real-time or asynchronously, followed by a 1-hour facilitated discussion with peers. There will be two opportunities for participation in the small groups following each webinar. There is no charge for participation, but advanced registration is required. For more information, and to register, please visit our webpage<https://www.training.nih.gov/workshops_and_trainings_for_extramural_principal_investigators>. I do not anticipate offering this series again in the future; participation in the entire series is recommended but is not required. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions. Current scheduled workshop dates are April 26 and May 24. Engineering Solutions in Pediatric Healthcare, Wed., April 27, 1:00-4:30 p.m., MJIS 2001 and via Zoom. Join us on April 27 to discuss the intersection of engineering and medicine in pediatric healthcare. Hear from faculty and clinicians from Purdue'sWeldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Children's Hospital and industry experts from Cook Medical. Topics include: * History of biomedical engineering and pediatrics research at Purdue * What research is going on now to treat pediatric disease * Discuss how we can increase collaborative opportunities and overcome challenges in the development and translation of pediatric medical devices Registration is encouraged by April 18. For more information and to register for the event, visit: purdue.link/2022-pediatric-symposium Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series, Wed., April 27, 9:30 a.m., MJIS 1001 or Via Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95150439811?pwd=a3hOK0o0bmpkS3poTVBCbVhDNU9FZz0... Maria Soledad Sosa, Assistant Professor of Pharmacological Sciences at Mount Sinai Hospital will present "Origins and Behavior of Disseminated Tumor Cells During Minimal Residual Disease." NOTE: Although this seminar will be presented virtually, BME 690 students are still expected to attend in person in MJIS 1001. Abstract: Metastatic disease is the leading cause of cancer related mortality across a variety of tumors. Disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) are considered the source of metastasis and they remain in a reversible non-proliferative state of dormancy resisting anti-proliferative therapies during the extended and asymptomatic periods of the minimal residual disease. Expanding our knowledge on how DTCs survive in a dormant state in their new microenvironments, how DTCs interact with the immune system, what are the signals that trigger their reactivation programs, and what are the signals responsible for long-term dormancy, may likely improve predicting patient survival rates and increase the opportunities to design therapies that will extend the remission phase. Bio: Dr. Sosa did her career in Molecular Biology at the University of San Luis, Argentina and her undergraduate training at Leloir Institute in Argentina under the supervision of Drs. Llera and Podhajcer, where she studied the secretome of melanoma cancer. In 2005, Dr. Sosa started her Ph.D. training in Dr. Marcelo Kazanietz's laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN). During her training she focused on the mechanisms of action of Rac-GEFs and -GAPs in breast cancer. In 2010, Dr. Sosa joined Dr. Aguirre-Ghiso's lab as a postdoctoral fellow at Mount Sinai Hospital. Since then, Dr. Sosa has focused on the study of minimal residual disease in an attempt to understand the mechanistic pathways in disseminated tumor cells (DTCs). In 2017, Dr. Sosa started an Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Sosa has published more than 25 articles and has secured several grants including: Schneider-Lesser Foundation Fellow Award, CSBC Pilot Project-Sage Bionetworks, Melanoma Research Alliance Team Science Award (Co-PI), NCI-K22, CCR Basic/Translational and Clinical Susan Komen, Melanoma Research Foundation, Breast Cancer Foundation, and The Mark Foundation (Co-PI) grants. Her lab research focuses on providing new biomarkers and treatments derived from the novel biology of dormant disease to manage minimal residual disease and prevent metastasis. ~BME Faculty Host: Dr. Luis Solorio ~ BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Angel G. Enriquez (H. Lee, advisor), Wed., April 27, 3:00 p.m., MRGN 129. Title of presentation: Magnetic actuators for smart functionality in biomedical devices. Advisory Committee: Hyowon Lee, Chair; Chi Hwan Lee; Luis Solorio; Daniel H. Sahlein Abstract: Magnetism provides numerous advantages to actuating systems, specifically for biomedical applications. The untethered transfer of energy and scalability of magnetic actuators enables functionality to an otherwise passive system. For example, the wireless magnetic actuation can turn static 2D and 3D cell cultures into a more physiologically-relevant dynamic environment while limiting contamination. Moreover, indwelling catheters and implantable sensors are typically stationary devices that are notorious for their short lifespan when implanting into the body due to immune responses. Magnetic microactuators may be used for wireless actuation for in situ removal of biological materials accumulated on chronically implanted devices. In this dissertation, I will demonstrate examples of novel biomedical microdevices enabled by magnetic actuation for added functional benefits. First, I will describe a soft polymer magnetic actuator that can facilitate the study of a physiologically relevant cell culturing system. By cyclically stretching an extracellular matrix protein in a 3D cell culture, this system can elucidate the process by which breast cancer cells respond to a dynamic environment in the lungs. The fibrillar fibronectin suspended across the body of the magnetic actuator provides a matrix representative of early metastasis for 3D cell culture that has not yet been recapitulated in vitro until now. Our findings suggest that this dynamic environment leads to significant matrix degradation in breast cancer cell lines with metastatic potential. Our results demonstrate a clear suppressive cellular response due to cyclic stretching that has implications for a mechanical role in the dormancy and reactivation of disseminated breast cancer cells to macrometastases. As a second application, I will demonstrate the use of magnetic microactuators to remove biofouling on an implantable biosensor in order to prolong its functionality. The results of our work suggest that the motion of the actuator on the sensor surface can maintain biosensor signal integrity and prevents the downstream effects of the foreign body response. In the future, I plan to evaluate the performance of the self-clearing biosensor in vivo to demonstrate chronic and reliable sensor functionality. Seminars in Research Hearing at Purdue, Thurs., April 28, 10:30-11:20 via Zoom. Jasmine Kwasa, PhD, Post-doctoral Fellow at the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie-Mellon University will speak on "Developing equitable neurotechnologies and addressing racial and phenotypic bias in human neuroscience methods." Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/93108158900?pwd=RDdTQ0Z4UE9Rb0JUenhjMG1SMkp2QT0... Bio: Jasmine Kwasa, PhD, is an NIH-funded post-doctoral fellow in the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Originally from the South Side of Chicago, Jasmine earned her B.S. from Washington University in St. Louis, her M.S. from Boston University (both in Biomedical Engineering), and her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from CMU. Her ongoing post-doctoral research seeks to develop neurotechnologies, such as EEG and fNIRS, optimized for coarse, curly hair and dark skin pigmentation with collaborators at CMU. She is also a neuro-ethicist and writes about the future of inclusive neurotech and the history of racial bias in neuroscience, medicine, and technology. Jasmine has received several honors throughout her training, including being named a Ford Foundation Fellow, an NSF Graduate Research Fellow, a Society for Neuroscience fellow, and a "Rising Star in Biomedical Sciences" by MIT. In her free time, Jasmine is a dance fitness instructor and enjoys travel and time with her enormous family. This seminar is presented in conjunction with Purdue Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience (PIIN). Vanderbilt Integrative Training Alliance (VITA) Symposium, April 28-29: On April 28-29th, Vanderbilt University will be hosting the annual Vanderbilt Integrative Training Alliance (VITA) Symposium, a conference focused on biomedical sciences graduate students. Attendees have a unique opportunity to connect with the Vanderbilt community, obtain a long-term mentoring relationship with a Vanderbilt faculty member, and gain training in scientific communication. The event will also feature a keynote address from Vanderbilt postdoc alumna, Dr. Shaneda Anderson<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.linkedin.com*2Fin*2Fshaneda-warren-andersen-aa325a9*2F&data=04*7C01*7Cantentor.o.hinton.jr*40Vanderbilt.Edu*7Cd8254bcaa3be433e69f208d9ecd30986*7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad*7C0*7C0*7C637801213412161461*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=HV5DYcZZMmzzDIM1TlxNzlxpHzXKHPtWCFYszb1okuU*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!DZ3fjg!rG8QpuaxM8E6N902gtFSqdyIMeS_hydEGE2bNu8rFsXus048ORLn1s6XT-FEU8PG5WU$>. This year the conference will be virtual. The complete two day schedule can be found here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fmedschool.vanderbilt.edu*2Fbret*2Fvanderbilt-integrated-training-alliance*2F2022-vita-scholar-symposium*2F&data=04*7C01*7Cantentor.o.hinton.jr*40Vanderbilt.Edu*7Cd8254bcaa3be433e69f208d9ecd30986*7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad*7C0*7C0*7C637801213412161461*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=Wf4dD7q2M*2F3S8A4PI5FJsGYVr8oupzGzEpjm9kyD2rY*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!DZ3fjg!rG8QpuaxM8E6N902gtFSqdyIMeS_hydEGE2bNu8rFsXus048ORLn1s6XT-FEqAZEzAg$>. While the symposium is open to all, we particularly encourage individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in academia to apply, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, African-American, Latino, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander, those who have a disability, first generation college-goers, those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, and those underrepresented on the basis of gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. I am hoping that we will have representation from every Big 10 school (University of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison). Do you know of any students who would be interested in applying? If so, please respond to antentor.o.hinton.jr@Vanderbilt.Edu<mailto:antentor.o.hinton.jr@Vanderbilt.Edu> with their name and email and a member of our team will reach out. Thank you for your consideration, Antentor Othrell Hinton, Jr., Ph.D. Pronouns: He/Him/His Twitter: @phdgprotein86 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biogeek26/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/biogeek26/__;!!DZ3fjg!rG8QpuaxM8E6N902gtFSqdyIMeS_hydEGE2bNu8rFsXus048ORLn1s6XT-FEZ9_oZQE$> Lab Twitter: @AtHinton EE Just Faculty Scholar (UNCF award) Assistant Professor Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences The Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center Poster Submission Application and Details<https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/oigp/events/spring-reception/submission.html> Award Application and Details<https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/oigp/events/spring-reception/award-application.html> Deadline for applications for Bioengineering Training in Diabetes Research Program (T32 Predoctoral Fellowships), Sun., May 15. Eligibility: * U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident * Admission to Purdue BME PhD, Purdue IBSC PhD, or Indiana MSTP MD/PhD Programs * Project scope relevant to NIDDK high-priority areas, including diabetes & other metabolic diseases, obesity, digestive diseases, nutrition, gut microbiome, role of nervous system in GI health, kidney & urologic diseases, etc. * 1-2 page proposal, including: Name, Matriculation pathway (BME, IBSC, MSTP), proposed faculty co-mentors, proposed research project, signed letter of support from faculty co-mentors (not included in 2-page limit). Note: Applicants should work with faculty trainers when completing application proposal; Fellowship funding period: 9/4/2022-9/3/2023 Directors: Sherry Harbin, PhD and Carmella Evans-Molina, MD, PhD Administrators: Sandy May and Tammy Siemers. For more information, please contact: WeldonBMEGrad@purdue.edu<mailto:WeldonBMEGrad@purdue.edu> (phone: 765-494-7054) or visit online at http://bit.ly/Purdue-IUSM-BTDR Trailblazers in Engineering (TBE) are workshops to prepare future trailblazing faculty in engineering with a focus on preparing outstanding scholars who are also committed to increasing the success of underrepresented communities of engineers. Trailblazers in Engineering Fellows are selected not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements but also for their potential impact in expanding representation and diversity in engineering. The workshop will provide Fellows the ability to network with leading faculty in engineering, thought leaders, program managers at key federal funding agencies, Purdue Engineering heads, and of course, each other. Participants will also meet current Trailblazers and benefit from their inspiring keynote talks. TBE 2022 will be held in person on Purdue's beautiful West Lafayette, IN campus July 26 - 28, 2022. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2022 Reasons to Attend 1. Network with leading trailblazing faculty in engineering, thought leaders, program managers at key federal funding agencies, Purdue Engineering heads, and scientists who will present keynote speeches and talks throughout the program. 2. Gain insight into what academic success will look like post-pandemic. 3. Participate in panel discussions. * Why choose an academic career? * How to apply & interview? * How to negotiate salary and start-up packages? * How to get early career research funding? 4. Meet program managers from the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, National Institutes of Health and others; receive advice on your proposals; and participate in a poster session to pitch your research and teaching plans and get feedback from would-be employers. 5. Attend the "Success Strategies for New Faculty Members" workshop presented by internationally recognized experts in faculty development, Drs. Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent. 6. For non-Purdue Fellows, we are reimbursing up to $800.00 per Economy flight and transportation (cab fare, shuttle, mileage, and/or parking to/from Purdue). In addition, we will provide two days of per diem for travel days of July 25 & 28. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2022 Applicants are invited to apply through two programs, Black Trailblazers in Engineering (BTE)<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42895178/1487133596/88073767/0/120588/?f5d63f87=VHJhaWxibGF6ZXJzJTIwaW4lMjBFbmdpbmVlcmluZyUyMCUyOFRCRSUyOSUyMDIwMjI&x=b4c5dcb4> and Latinx Trailblazers in Engineering (LATinE)<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42895178/1487133596/88073768/0/120588/?f5d63f87=VHJhaWxibGF6ZXJzJTIwaW4lMjBFbmdpbmVlcmluZyUyMCUyOFRCRSUyOSUyMDIwMjI&x=09e8f9e3>. Please visit these pages for details. 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