40th Annual Meeting
Boston, MA
- Program Information
- Preliminary Agenda
- Registration Info
- General Information
- Accommodations
- Exhibitors
- Pre-& Post-Meeting Workshops
- Student Activities
- Future Meeting Dates
SER
PO Box 990
Clearfield, UT 84089
Phone: 801-525-0231
Fax: 801-774-9211
email: membership@epiresearch.org
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Annual Meeting - Student Activities Tuesday ||Wednesday || Thursday || Friday
Please note that priority registration for the Breakfast Round Tables, the Lunchtime Sessions, and the Guided Poster Tours will be given to SER student members. The registration period will begin on May 7th and remain open until all available slots for the sessions are filled. All other individuals interested in attending these sessions will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified after May 31, 2007 if they received a spot in the session. If additional spots are available, the sessions will be opened to the general conference on site. More information on registration and the events will be provided as soon as it becomes available. Tuesday, June 19th Morning Workshop Session*: Workshop on Developing an Epidemiologic Research Project Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM This half-day session will address multiple facets of the process of developing an epidemiologic research project. The first part of the session will focus on (1) general strategies for developing an idea into a research application, and (2) an overview of the review process for epidemiologic research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The second part of the session will focus on (1) alternative career paths, (2) the development of some particular areas of inquiry in epidemiology, (3) organizing different kinds of research projects, and (4) writing an application for the NIH or other funding agency. Specific examples will be presented by active epidemiologic researchers in each of these areas. Overall, the session will provide general and specific guidance on how to develop an idea into a project with realistic goals, the characteristics of successful research strategies, how applications are assessed, and the qualities of an outstanding application. Registration is required for the workshop. The cost is $25 for early registration, $35 for registration prior to the conference, and $40 on-site at the conference. You should register for this event online when you register for the meeting. This event is being sponsored by the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Student Caucus, and seating priority will be given to students or anyone eligible for SER student membership. Available spaces for this session will be filled on a first come, first serve basis, and may be purchased at the time of conference registration. All others will be registered as space permits. For more information, contact Jennifer Kelly at Jennifer_Kelly@urmc.rochester.edu or Karthik Ramakrishnan at ramakk@umich.edu. Tuesday, June 19, Afternoon Informal Boston Walking Tours Walking tours of Boston will leave from the conference hotel (Boston Park Plaza). Plan to bring some money for train fare and entry fees. Please check at the registration desk for the meeting location for the tours. Boston Walking Tour: The Boston Walking tour will leave the hotel at 1:30 PM. The tour guide will take you through some of Boston’s most interesting areas. The tour will go through Back Bay, Downtown Boston, the Boston Common and Public Gardens, the Channel, Fort Point District, and the North End. This tour will include a lot of walking so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The tour will also utilize the Boston Transit system so please prepare to have some cash for the transportation fee ($1.75 each way). You can learn more about the Boston Transit at http://www.mbta.com. Evening Session: Meet and mingle with other students at the opening reception. Refreshments will be served. SER-SC will be raffling off over 30 valuable prizes - including books, memberships, software, and more! Raffle tickets will only be distributed at the Welcome Reception, and tickets will be drawn throughout the conference at student sessions. Be sure to stop by to hear more about the raffle, and meet fellow students and trainees! Information on student opportunities and sponsoring organizations will be available. Back to the Top || Tuesday || Thursday ||Friday Wednesday, June 20th: Breakfast Round Table Session*: Breakfast with the Experts
Breakfast round table sessions give students an opportunity to meet informally with various faculty members to discuss their interests, work, and to seek advice. These are small groups of ten students and one faculty member – so it is a great opportunity to meet and mingle. If you have questions about this session, please contact Karthik Ramakrishnan at ramakk@umich.edu. Registration is now available. Follow this link to register for a breakfast roundtable. *Note: Registration is required for this session-Registration will open on May 7th. Priority registration will be given to SER student members through May 23, 2007. All other individuals interested in attending these sessions will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified after May 31, 2007 if they received a spot in the session. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for the presenter of their choice on a first-come-first-served basis. A confirmation with the room location will be sent to you before the conference. Lunchtime Session*: This session provides an opportunity to learn about manuscript publication process. The speaker is an American Journal of Epidemiology editor. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions. *Note: Registration is required for this session. Priority registration will be given to SER student members through May 23, 2007. All other individuals interested in attending these sessions will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified after May 31, 2007 if they received a spot in the session. Further details on this session will be coming soon. Guided Poster Tours:
The Guided Poster Tour will be an informal session that will address writing a poster and evaluating a poster. Some of the questions that will be addressed are: What makes a good poster? What to include/not include in a poster? How to set up a poster? How to keep a poster from getting too busy? How to put together a poster to draw attention? What to avoid in a poster? How to summarize your project into a poster? The Guided Poster Tour can accommodate six students per presenter and the slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you have questions about this session, please contact Sara Simonsen at Sara.Simonsen@utah.edu. If you would like to register for this session, please follow this link to the registration form. *Note: Registration is required for this session through May 23, 2007. All other individuals interested in attending these sessions will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified after May 31, 2007 if they received a spot in the session. Priority registration will be given to SER student members. Online Registration for this event will be available beginning on May 7th. Further details will be coming soon. Back to the Top || Tuesday || Wednesday ||Friday Thursday, June 21st: Breakfast Round Table Session*: Breakfast with the Experts
Breakfast round table sessions give students an opportunity to meet informally with various faculty members to discuss their interests, work, and to seek advice. These are small groups of ten students and one faculty member – so it is a great opportunity to meet and mingle. If you have questions about this session, please contact Karthik Ramakrishnan at ramakk@umich.ed. Registration is now available. Follow this link to register for a breakfast roundtable. *Note: Registration is required for this session-Registration for this session will be available on May 7th. Priority registration will be given to SER student members through May 23, 2007. All other individuals interested in attending these sessions will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified after May 31, 2007 if they received a spot in the session. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for the presenter of their choice on a first-come-first-served basis. A confirmation with the room location will be sent to you before the conference. Lunchtime Session*: The Role of the Epidemiologist in the Multidisciplinary Research Environment
There is a question that many Epidemiology students grapple with – what is the role of the epidemiologist in the current environment of multi-disciplinary research, with teams including biostatisticians and physicians that are more and more frequently public health trained? This important topic will be discussed with student attendees during this informal session. *Note: Registration is required for this session. Priority registration will be given to SER student members through May 23, 2007. All other individuals interested in attending these sessions will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified after May 31, 2007 if they received a spot in the session. Back to the Top || Tuesday || Wednesday || Thursday Friday, June 22nd: SER-SC Business Meeting Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM This is the annual business meeting of the Society for Epidemiologic Research Student Caucus. Please join us for an annual report and a discussion of goals for next year. Anyone is welcome to attend this meeting. If you are interested in learning more about SER-SC and what we do, join us for this meeting!
If you are not a Student member of SER, visit http://www.epiresearch.org/students/index.html to learn more about SER student membership and how to become an SER student member
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