Fifth Annual Graduate Student Poster Competition
5th Annual Graduate Student Poster Competition Presented By
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What Is It?
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is hosting the event at the 2011 Charlotte Biotechnology Conference on October 27, 2011. Fundamental to the region’s success is basic and applied research that is conducted at the region’s top research institutions. However, the ability to commercialize these technologies is a key factor in the development of a comprehensive biotechnology community. This competition is an excellent showcase of the region’s top graduate student research projects and collaborations and the ability of these students to explore the commercialization opportunities associated with their work.
Who Participates?
Any graduate student (undergraduates and postdocs are NOT eligible) currently enrolled at the following universities and conducting “biotechnology” research with the potential for commercialization. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following: biomedical engineering, biology, nanotechnology, bioimaging, bioinformatics, nutritional science and disease research.
Eligible Universities
| Appalachian State University Claflin University Clemson University Duke University East Carolina University Elizabeth City State University Johnson & Wales University Medical University of South Carolina North Carolina A& T State University North Carolina State University |
North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of South Carolina - Columbia Wake Forest University Western Carolina University Winthrop University Winston-Salem State University |
How To Apply?
A two-page extended abstract of the planned poster must be submitted by September 23, 2011. The application can be completed online here.
Selection Process, Judging and Prizes
After an initial review of all entries, 10-12 applications will be selected as finalists for the poster competition. Finalists will be notified by September 30, 2011. Each poster finalist will be required to display and present their poster at the Charlotte Biotechnology Conference on October 27, 2011 at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A review committee consisting of scientific advisors, business development experts and private equity investors will review each submitted application, interview each finalist at the poster competition and score the poster and its presentation.
There will be a total of four cash prizes: Grand Prize = $1,000 – Second Prize = $500 – Two Runner Ups = $250 per team
Questions/Contact/Submissions
Sheetal Ghelani, PhD, DHMRI , 704-250-2648
