Purpose

About

The Midwest Regional meeting serves as an opportunity for Midwest physician scientists and trainees at all levels to come together to share scientific discovery and build community.

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Target Audience

Attendees from all physician scientist career levels and degree backgrounds are welcome to attend! (Undergraduate, health-science students, medical and dual-degree students, postdoctoral students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians).

Breakout sessions will be targeted at early-career trainees.

Registration Information

Please register by February 5, 2025. There is no cost to register.

Click here to Register

Abstract Information

Abstract submission is now closed. Applicants will be notified if they have been selected for an oral presentation or poster presentation by the end of January.

Abstracts will be kept confidential and will not be shared online in any way, unless express permission is received from the author.

300 words excluding name and title in a Word document attached to the abstract submission form, no figures.

Abstract Guidelines

Poster Information

Posters must be no larger than 60” x 40”. Please print posters prior to conference, we will not provide poster printing for attendees.

Awards

The APSA Midwest Regional Meeting Planning Committee is committed to supporting the attendance and participation of students and minimizing barriers to attendance. We intend to provide travel awards to promote a diverse group of attendees from across the region and to support those with financial needs. Travel award winners will be selected based on application answers supplied in the conference registration form. Travel award amount will vary based on applicant need.

Travel award submissions are now closed. Travel award winners will be notified by the end of January. Awards will be distributed as reimbursements for travel and expenses related to travel. If you are awaiting a decision concerning your travel award, you may proceed in arranging your travel. Please be sure to save all receipts for reimbursement. If you have specific questions related to your institution's travel policies, please do not hesitate to reach out to haley.klimaszewski@osumc.edu and akila.venkataramany@osumc.edu.

Accommodations

We have a discounted block rate for a limited number of rooms at the Hyatt House until February 7, 2025 to be given out on a first-come first-served basis.

With the discount applied, the cost per night should be $149.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on the conference day, March 8. Additional meals may be planned as the schedule is developed further.

Schedule

Day Time Event
March 7 5:30-8:00PM Art Show + Networking/Socializing + Dinner (TBD)
March 8 Before 7:30AM Wellness event (subject to registration interest)
6:30-8:00AM Registration, breakfast, poster setup
7:00-7:45AM Mentorship Breakfast (must RSVP)
7:45-8:00AM Buffer time / Participants head to Grand Ballroom
8:00-8:15AM Welcome from Planning Committee
8:15-8:45AM APSA Representative
8:45-9:00AM OSU Welcome
9:00-10:00AM Dr. Rob Baiocchi, MD PhD
10:00-11:00AM Dr. Deena Chisolm, PhD
11:00-11:15AM Buffer + Coffee Break
11:15AM-12:15PM Student Oral Presentations
12:15-12:45PM Lunch
12:45-2:30PM Breakout Sessions (Two 50 minute sessions)
2:30-4:00PM Poster Session + Tear Down
4:00-4:15PM Buffer time
4:15-5:15PM Dr. Chi Van Dang, MD PhD
5:15-5:30PM Closing remarks and Award Announcement

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

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Robert Baiocchi, MD, PhD

The Ohio State University

Dr. Robert Baiocchi's journey from aspiring primary care physician to pioneering cancer researcher began in 1990 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute. His transformative encounters with immune-compromised patients affected by EBV-driven malignancies sparked a passion for translational science that shaped his entire career. Now a Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Physician Scientist Training Programs in the Department of Medicine and College of Medicine at The Ohio State University, Dr. Baiocchi describes his path as "incredibly rewarding." As institutional PI for the NIH AIDS Malignancy Consortium and Section Head of the Lymphoma Disease Group, he dedicates himself to mentoring the next generation of physician scientists while advancing novel therapeutic strategies for patients with cancer and other inflammatory diseases. His laboratory bridges fundamental research with clinical applications, focusing on the epigenetics of B cell transformation, lymphoma therapeutics, and immune surveillance.

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Chi Van Dang, MD, PhD

Johns Hopkins

From his early life as one of ten children in Saigon, Vietnam, to his current role as CEO & Scientific Director of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Cancer Medicine at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Chi Van Dang's scientific journey reflects a profound dedication to understanding and fighting cancer. Following in the footsteps of his father, Vietnam's first neurosurgeon, Dr. Dang has pioneered groundbreaking research into how cancer cells utilize energy, making fundamental discoveries about the MYC gene's role in cellular metabolism. His innovative work spans leadership positions at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center. As former Editor-in-Chief of Cancer Research and a member of the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Dang continues to advance our understanding of cancer metabolism and champion promising new approaches like chronotherapy and dietary modulation.

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Deena Chisolm, PhD

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Travel Information

Hotel Information

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North 633 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Additional login options can be found here but we cannot guarantee availability.

Transportation Information

Transportation information: Attendees staying at the Hyatt House have multiple transportation options to get to the Ohio Union:

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Organizers

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Haley Klimaszewski

Meeting Logistics

Fundraising

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Akila Venkataramany, PhD

Meeting Logistics

Fundraising

Jeremy Mahr

Presentations Committee Chair

Rachel Dreher

Presentations Committee Member

Dennis Grencewicz

Presentations Committee Member

Jules Jefferson

Presentations Committee Member

Ina Klasner

Networking Committee Chair

Josh Nguyen

Networking Committee Chair

Aliyah Bennet

Networking Committee Member

Alexia Martin

Networking Committee Member

Amanda Walsh

Networking Committee Member

Bella Lee

Advertising Committee Chair

Jazmin Urrutia

Advertising Committee Chair

Gayathri Dileepan

Advertising Committee Member

Ellyssa Sherman

Fundraising Committee Member

Grace Ge

Webmaster Committee Chair

Delaney Villarreal

Webmaster Committee Chair

Noriyuki Shinagawa

Webmaster Committee Member

Raven Vella

Webmaster Committee Member

Sponsors

We thank our partners at The Ohio State University: