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Breaking boundaries in science: BBS symposium and keynote lecture

Friday, September 13, 2024 - 2:12pm
People at a poster session

The all-day event kicked off the new academic year for the BBS Ph.D. program. Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM

On Friday, August 23, the 23rd Annual Biomedical & Biological Sciences Program held its annual symposium on the theme "Innovation - Breaking boundaries in science." The events welcomed students and guest speakers to network, present and learn. 

The Douglas D. McGregor Research Lecture served as the keynote address for the symposium on Friday September 6. The talk, entitled "Breaking Boundaries in Science," was presented by Dr. George Yancopoulos.

The Douglas D. McGregor Research Lecture is named for Dr. Douglas McGregor, who served as director of the Baker Institute from 1976-1991, and subsequently served as associate dean for research and graduate education at CVM for ten years. 

Group photo of students in white lab coat
Following introductory remarks by Lorin D. Warnick, D.V.M, Ph.D. '94, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, BBS Ph.D. students attended the lab coat ceremony and were congratulated by Dr. Paula Cohen, associate dean for research and graduate education. Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM
A group selfie of students in white lab coats
For students in the BBS Ph.D. Program, the lab coat ceremony marks the end of their first year of study, having concluded three lab rotations and the bulk of their classwork. They will then join a lab and begin a thesis project. Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM
A bird's view of the poster session
The program included invited speakers, including Dr. Bruce Lewenstein, professor in the Department of Communication in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Dr. David Putnam, associate dean for innovation and entrepreneurship and Samuel B. Eckert Professor in Engineering in the College of Engineering; and Dr. Anushka Dongre, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at CVM. Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM
Students chatting and laughing at a poster session
Students attended workshops on topics such as written and graphic communication strategies, science communication in social media, or career development though networking and personal branding. The day ended with a poster session during which students presented their research and shared ideas. Photo: Carol Jennings/CVM
George Yancopoulos
Dr. George Yancopoulos gave the Douglas D. McGregor Research Lecture. Photo: Darcy Rose
George Yancopoulos
Yancopoulos is co-chair, president and chief scientific officer of Regeneron. Photo: Darcy Rose