Abstract Submission Opens for the 19th Annual NICHD Fellows Retreat
Registration and abstract submission are open for the 19th Annual NICHD Fellows Retreat! This event will be held in person on Tuesday, October 22nd, at the NIH Natcher Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The fellows’ retreat is largest NICHD event dedicated solely to showcasing the research achievements of our intramural fellows. This is a fantastic way to develop your presentation skills and network with your peers.
Event Features:
- Fellows’ oral talks and poster presentations
- Career development and networking events
- Keynote presentation by Bizu Gelaye, Ph.D.
Submit your abstract to give a talk!
We invite fellows from all training levels to submit abstracts through Friday, August 30th. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed, and fellows who submit high-scoring abstracts will be invited to present 15-minute or 10-minute oral talks.
For poster consideration:
If you wish to present a poster at the retreat, you do not need to submit an abstract. You will only need to submit your poster title, all authors, and affiliations by Friday, September 27th.
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About our keynote speaker, Dr. Bizu Gelaye
Bizu Gelaye, Ph.D., is an incoming senior investigator and epidemiology branch chief in the NICHD Division of Population Health Research. His research focuses on (1) understanding the role preconception and perinatal psychosocial exposures play in shaping maternal and offspring health outcomes; (2) integrating bio-psychosocial factors aimed at addressing prematurity among racial and ethnic groups; (3) identifying evidence-based solutions that promote health equity and improve outcomes in maternal and child health through prevention, early diagnostics, therapeutics, and/or policy change. Before joining NICHD, Dr. Gelaye was a faculty member in the Departments of Epidemiology and Psychiatry at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Research Fellow Thien Nguyen, Ph.D., Wins Award at International Conference
Thien Nguyen, Ph.D., a research fellow in the Section on Translational Biophotonics under the mentorship of senior investigator Amir Gandjbakhcke, Ph.D., won the Best Oral Talk award at the 14th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Technology, held in mid-June. Dr. Nguyen’s talk was titled “Development of a Wearable Biosensor to Monitor Placental Oxygenation.” Congratulations to Dr. Nguyen!
Dr. Thien Ngyuen presenting at ICBET
Save the Date: NICHD Orientation for Postbacs
Monday, September 16th or Wednesday, October 2nd; 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Building 31C, Conference Room F/G
Incoming NICHD postbacs are required to attend this orientation to learn about resources and support available through NICHD and the wider NIH. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet peers and the Office of Education team dedicated to helping them as they conduct research and plan their careers. Incoming postbacs will be contacted directly by the NICHD Office of Education.