Upcoming Events
Wed, Sep 04The Ritchie Center, University of DenverSep 04, 2019, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMThe Ritchie Center, University of Denver, 2240 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO 80210, USASep 04, 2019, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMThe Ritchie Center, University of Denver, 2240 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO 80210, USAThe University of Denver is proud to host the 2019 Rocky Mountain Membrane Trafficking Meeting. The Graduate Student Organizing team has worked hard to create an exciting schedule full of engaging lectures and opportunity for scientific conversation. Explore our website for more information.- Fri, Aug 16The Ritchie Center, University of DenverAug 16, 2019, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PMThe Ritchie Center, University of Denver, 2240 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO 80210, USAAug 16, 2019, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PMThe Ritchie Center, University of Denver, 2240 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO 80210, USAThe University of Denver is proud to host the 2019 Rocky Mountain Membrane Trafficking Meeting. The Graduate Student Organizing team has worked hard to create an exciting schedule full of engaging lectures and opportunity for scientific conversation. Explore our website for more information.
Registration Deadline: August 8th, 2019
Poster/Presentation Abstract Deadline: August 1st, 2019
Speakers
There will be several dedicated presentations by the following scientists:
Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz
Keynote Speaker
We are thrilled to present Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz as the 2019 RMMT Meeting Keynote Speaker. Dr. Lippincott-Schwartz is a world-renowned scientist, known for her integral role in advancing the field of cell biology. During her postdoctoral fellowship she authored 19 papers, covering the identification of a novel protein degradation pathway known as ERAD, and a retrograde trafficking pathway from the Golgi apparatus to the ER. As an independent investigator, her group developed a photoactivatable GFP which was utilized in collaboration with Eric Betzig and Harald Hess in pioneering superresolution microscopy. Currently, the Lippincott-Schwartz lab is investigating organelle trafficking and metabolism in nerve cells at Janelia Research Campus.
Faculty Speakers
Faculty speakers from across the Rocky Mountain region will give presentations on their research during the Faculty Symposium.
Graduate Student and Post-Doctoral Speakers
Select researchers will have an opportunity to present their research findings at Minisymposium (Post-doctoral) and Microsymposium (Graduate).
Schedule
The main pathway through which the meeting will be trafficked.
Breakfast and Check-In
8:30 AM
Registered guests can check into the event, then grab some coffee and breakfast to start your day.
Opening Remarks
9:00 AM
A welcome to the 2019 Rocky Mountain Membrane Trafficking Conference by the Graduate Student Organizing Committee.
Faculty Symposia 1
9:10 AM
Two 30 minute presentations will be given by faculty members from universities in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Break
10:15 AM
Take a break, refill your coffee, stretch your legs.
Student Microsymposia 1
10:30 AM
Five graduate students will each give a 15 minute presentation on their research in the field of Membrane Trafficking.
Lunch
11:45 PM
Fuel your brains with delicious food catered by a local dining establishment. Food and drink will be provided for registered attendees only.
Faculty Symposia 2
1 PM
One faculty member will give a 30 minute presentation on their research.
Student Microsymposia 2
1:30 PM
Four graduate students will each give a 15 minute presentation on their research in the field of Membrane Trafficking.
Break
2:30 PM
Take a break, grab a cookie, fill your coffee, stretch your legs.
Keynote Speaker
2:50 PM
The day will culminate with a presentation from Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, a trailblazer in the field of Membrane Trafficking research.
Poster Session
4:00 PM
Grab a complimentary drink from the Wine and Beer bar (21+ ID req'd for alcohol, non-alcoholic drinks available), and browse a collection of graduate student and post-doc posters. Chat with poster authors and other attendees about the current research in Membrane Trafficking research in the Rocky Mountain region.
Post-Meeting Reception
5:30 PM
Join our reception off-campus at The Pioneer after the meeting. Grab a drink and dinner while you continue to brainstorm and network with other attendees. (Please note: Attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own food and beverage).
Organizers
Graduate Student Planning Committee
Caitlin Francis
2nd Year PhD Student,
Biophysics
B.S. Biology, Radford University (2012). M.S. Biomechanics, University of Mississippi (2014).
Caitlin is a member of the Kushner laboratory at the University of Denver. Her research focus is on the trafficking of particular proteins critical for endothelial lumen formation in vivo and in vitro.
Drew Maslar
1st Year PhD Student
Molecular Biology
B.S. Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, University of South Florida (2016).
Drew is a member of the Asensio laboratory at the University of Denver. His research is focused on how and when transmembrane dense core cargoes are sorted onto regulated secretory vesicles in neuro-endocrine cells.
Hui Miao
5th Year PhD Student,
Molecular Biology
B.S. Biology, Northeast Normal University (2014).
Hui is a member of the Blankenship laboratory at the University of Denver. Her research focus is on the membrane trafficking pathway underlying cell surface constriction in Drosophila morphogenesis.
Taylor Minckley
2nd Year PhD Student,
Molecular Biology
B.A. Neuroscience; MCD Biology; Theatre; University of Colorado, Boulder (2014).
Taylor is a member of the Qin laboratory at the University of Denver. His research focuses on the role of TRPML1-mediated zinc homeostasis in neuronal health and neurodegenerative disease.
Our Sponsors
This conference could not be made possible without the following sponsors.
ASCB
The American Society for Cell Biology
ProteoGenex, Inc.
The Leader in Tissue Procurement
University of Denver
Office of the Provost
Research and Graduate Education
University of Denver
NSM Office of the Dean
Department of Biological Sciences
Novus Biologicals
a biotechne brand
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