This just in!
@CarolynBertozzi
, 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner &
@HHMINews
Investigator, will take the
#ABRCMS2022
stage as a keynote speaker Nov. 10 in Anaheim, CA! Learn more about her story & welcome her to the ABRCMS community!
That’s a wrap! Thank you to the record-breaking 5500+ attendees - sponsors, judges, staff, committee members, vendors, volunteers, speakers, faculty, exhibitors, students & everyone who made this year’s event a success. See you in San Antonio in 2020!
#ABRCMS
#ABRCMS2019
🙌 Thank you for joining us at
#ABRCMS2023
! We hope the conference left you feeling not just informed, but empowered. We look forward to reconnecting next year in Pittsburgh for another fantastic gathering! Until then, keep shining bright! ☀️
We have an exciting lineup of plenary and scientific speakers. Don’t miss this unique opp to join current and future STEM leaders for a week of posters, oral presentations, scientific sessions, mentoring, networking and more! Register Now:
🌟 Dr. Gina Poe starts off ABRCMS with her keynote, "Sleep on It: Discoveries of How Emotional and Cognitive Functions Reset During Sleep." Don't miss this insightful exploration! 👩🏾🔬💤
#ABRCMS2023
#SleepScience
Welcome to Anaheim, CA, for four days of presentations, sessions, mentoring, networking, professional development and so much more! Today is School Spirit Day at
#ABRCMS
. Represent your institution!
"Being a minority in science will impact your career. Biases in society affect science. It affects all scientists. But you belong and science needs you. There will be detractors, but if science is your calling, go for it!" - Daniel Colón-Ramos
@dacolon
#abrcms
#ABRCMS2020
If you are in a place and wondering or feeling, "Should I be here?", remember that you are in that meeting because you did things to get to that point. - Maria Hinojosa
#impostersyndrome
#ABRCMS
#ABRCMS2020
That’s a wrap! Thank you to all attendees, members of the steering committee, sub-committee members, sponsors, exhibitors, NIGMS/NIH, ASM, volunteers, judges, abstract reviewers, presenters, vendors and everyone who made
#ABRCMS2021
a success. See you at ABRCMS 2022!
Notifications of abstract acceptance for
#ABRCMS
2019 have started rolling out! Congratulations in advance to all!
Keep an eye on those inboxes, and let us know if we'll see you in Anaheim!
Edward (Eddie) Ndopu, described by TIME Magazine as “one of the most powerful disabled people on the planet,” joins us for our second keynote address. Join us in North Ballroom D!
📢The
#ABRCMS2021
keynote speaker lineup is here! Our speakers are changemakers, scholars, creators, and innovators. Check them out and plan to join us for the go-to conference in
#STEM
for scientific and professional development.
🎉 Let the festivities begin! Registration opens at noon, kicking off a day filled with networking, prof. development sessions, and concluding with the graduate student poster presentations & reception. Share your journey using
#ABRCMS2023
and/or tag
@ABRCMS
– See you soon! 🤩
Why is diversity in
#STEM
so important? Join us TOMORROW, Sept. 20, for an
#ABRCMSOnline
webinar where our expert speakers will lead an engaging discussion on important aspects of enhancing lab culture through DEI.
7 days until
#ABRCMS
! Get ready to walk the Exhibit and Poster Hall for a showcase of fellowships and internships, graduate programs and research initiatives, student memberships and travel grants, and MUCH more!
🌟 Excitement is building as we gear up for an incredible gathering in Phoenix! Don't forget to connect with us by tagging
@ABRCMS
and using the official conference hashtag,
#ABRCMS2023
, to share your journey and insights. We can't wait to see you! 🤩
Our mentorship program is in full swing!!! We pair mentors with underrepresented students applying this fall to STEM grad programs. We'd appreciate it if you could help us spread the word!! Grad school applicants can sign up here:
If you're a student seeking to excel in the
#STEM
field, the 2018 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students is your go-to event. Consider presenting your scientific research in one of the 12 STEM disciplines. Submit your abstract today!
Meet ABRCMS alum, Joel Encarnacion-Rosado, a Ph.D. candidate & HHMI Gilliam fellow at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine! Learn about Joel's scientific journey & register for
#ABRCMS2023
to hear from more scientists like him!
Support student participation in
#ABRCMS
! Undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students in any of 12 scientific disciplines are strongly encouraged to submit their research. Check for details:
#diversityinSTEM
ASM is proud to sponsor
@BlackInMicro
! Sept. 28-Oct. 4 is
#BlackInMicro
Week, a vibrant celebration of Black microbiologists, with talks & panels feat. microbiologists across career stages and subdisciplines. Register online:
That's a wrap! Thank you to the students, judges, committee members, vendors, volunteers, speakers, moderators, faculty, staff, exhibitors and sponsors and EVERYONE who made the first-ever ABRCMS Virtual conference a success. See you in Atlanta!
#ABRCMS2020
Are you a high school, community college or undergraduate freshman student? Present your research to a national platform and receive feedback from leading scientists at the ABRCMS ePoster Spring Symposium. Plus, top presentations will present LIVE and are eligible for awards!
#ABRCMS2021
welcomes research from community college, undergraduate, post-bacc, and terminal level master's
#STEM
students. Encourage your students to submit a Student Lightning Talk or ePoster. Submissions close Sept. 10.
On
#Juneteenth
, we celebrate emancipation and freedom. This spirit inspires our work at
#ABRCMS
to champion equity and diversify
#STEM
. Join us in shaping a future where science reflects our diverse society. Learn more at
ASM and the ABRCMS Steering Committee have made the difficult decision to move ABRCMS 2020, scheduled for Nov 11-14 in San Antonio, Texas, to a virtual meeting. Check for updates, including the Schedule at a Glance, which will be available on July 30th.
Celebrating 20 years, ABRCMS will continue to make an impact in the
#STEM
community as we return to an in-person format for the 1st time in 2 years. Register today & gather with the best & brightest in STEM at
#ABRCMS2022
for an experience like no other!
STEM students, did you know you can get funding to travel to ABRCMS 2019? Act fast! You may be eligible for a full or partial student travel award. Apply now. Deadline is Aug. 20. Join us in Anaheim, CA. Nov. 13-16.
🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS: The ABRCMS name has changed! We’re excited to announce that ABRCMS is now the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists – a name that is a true reflection of the community we serve and support.
It's almost time! Next Wednesday, the nations future
#STEM
leaders will convene at the Crossroads of America for
#ABRCMS
! Get ready and excited for this exhilarating experience in Indianapolis, Indiana. We look forward to you joining us!
There is so much to learn from
@Maria_Hinojosa
's groundbreaking and inspiring story of immigration in America. Tune in for "Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America".
#ABRCMS
#diversityinstem
Have you heard? We recently introduced the all-new ABRCMS Graduate Student Symposium! This is a can’t-miss opportunity for grad students to connect, learn & share with scientists with similar interests. Abstract submission & travel awards are now open!
We can’t wait to hear
@dacolon
discuss Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Assembly and Function: Lesson from C. elegans at ABRCMS! Join us for this interactive, virtual experience on Nov. 9!
Welcome to
@VisitIndy
and
#ABRCMS
! Badge pick up and registration opens at NOON. Be sure to stop by and get your credentials before sessions kick off at 3 p.m.
ASM and the ABRCMS Steering Committee have decided to move ABRCMS 2021 online. View the Schedule at a Glance and stay tuned for further details. We look forward to seeing you virtually.
Meet Akiko Iwasaki, Ph.D., Waldemar von Zedtwitz Professor of Immunobiology at Yale University and Investigator at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, for her
#ABRCMS2021
scientific keynote session on Nov. 12. Learn more and register:
@VirusesImmunity
Did you know that students who can’t attend ABRCMS can still submit their research? Find out how students can participate in this year's ePoster Presentation Session. Registration is free. Deadline: Sept. 11. Find out how to take part:
#ABRCMS
Meet global motivational speaker, YouTube personality, anti-bullying activist and author Lizzie Velasquez at her
#ABRCMS2021
keynote session on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Register now.
Wrapping up the final moments of
#ABRCMS2023
! Join us at North Ballroom D for the Closing Keynote & Awards Ceremony. 🏆 Then, let loose at our Game & Dance Social at the Sheraton Hotel—let's make it a night to remember! 💃🏾
Our second full day of
#ABRCMS2022
is in full swing! We’re talking time management, applying for competitive scholarships, strategies for trainee success, mentoring and so much more!
#ABRCMS
celebrates LGBTQIA+ in STEM on Nov. 18, honoring Frank Kameny, an American astronomer and gay rights activist who battled workplace discrimination in U.S. Supreme Court—a fight that continues today, not only in the U.S. but in countries worldwide.
#LGBTSTEMDay
🌈🔬
#STEM
Faculty: ABRCMS is for you too! Are you an active researcher committed to mentoring and diversity, and willing to participate as an online Judge? Apply for a Judge Registration Waiver. Deadline: Sept. 1. 11:59 PM, PDT. Apply Now:
#ABRCMS
Did you receive an award at
#ABRCMS
2018? Check out the Banquet and Awards Ceremony photos here:
We're already excited for next year! We hope you join us at ABRCMS 2019 in Anaheim, CA, November 13-16.
Are you a
#postdoc
, research faculty member, or research scientist passionate about
#STEM
and want to make an impact? Get involved with
#ABRCMS
! The 2019 Call for Proposals and Call for Abstract Reviewers is open. Invest in the future of
#STEM
, today:
In conjunction with
#ABRCMSOnline
, ABRCMS is holding an asynchronous ePoster Presentation Session from December 2-4. Students can now participate in ABRCMS even if they can't attend in person! Find out how to participate:
#ABRCMS
#ABRCMSOnline
ABRCMS kicks off in 10 minutes. Don't miss Dr. Corbett's plenary session: Rapid Covid-19 Vaccine Development Enabled by Preparedness! Are you ready?
@KizzyPhD
#ABRCMS
#ABRCMS2020
Kennita Johnson, Ph.D., is an assistant professor & director of diversity & equity at the UNC-NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Explore her journey & register for
#ABRCMS2023
to hear from more scientists like her!
The session proposal deadline is just 4 days away! Share your expertise by submitting a proposal for an engaging professional development or scientific session that will inspire the next generation of scientists. Submit by Aug. 10.
#ABRCMS
Final parting thoughts: "Hold fast to dreams. You are experiencing a once in a lifetime pandemic. Give yourself some grace. Remember that the outcome, whatever it shall be, is going to happen no matter what, if you hold fast to dreams." - Dr.
@KizzyPhD
#ABRCMS2020
Congrats to raffle winner Kimberly Kissoon who just won a copy of Women in Microbiology! Stop by booth
#501
@ASMicrobiology
tomorrow for your last chance to win a copy. To enter the raffle, participants must purchase an ASM membership.
#ABRCMS
#ABRCMS2019
Want to excel in the
#STEM
field? Present your research at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
#ABRCMS
. Submit your abstract by Sept. 7 to be considered for the conference. Travel Awards are available. Learn more:
Every year, established researchers explore the latest
#science
presented by students at ABRCMS. Don't let your students miss the chance to present their research. Encourage them to submit their abstracts! Deadline: 9/10.
#ABRCMS2021
#STEM
#BlackInChem
We're 10 days away from
#ABRCMS
! Plan to join us in the Exhibit Hall Theater to discuss the value of mentoring. Attend the Mentoring Showcase on Friday, November 15, from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Deadlines for
#ABRCMS2023
Travel Awards are closing in! The ABRCMS Student Awards are due August 28. Full & partial travel awards are available, so don’t let funding keep you from one of the largest conferences for underrepresented scientists in
#STEM
.
5 days until
#ABRCMS
. If you're attending for the first time, or returning, don’t miss these tips and reminders to enhance your experience. Tune in for our webinar, "Getting the Most Out of a Professional Scientific Meeting."
We’re celebrating 20 years of ABRCMS and throwing it back to both 2005 & 2020:
@KizzyPhD
attended ABRCMS in 2005 as a student & returned in 2020 as a Keynote Speaker! We’re ready to welcome you to
#ABRCMS2022
this Nov. to get YOUR journey going!
Are you committed to future of
#STEM
? ABRCMS is now accepting proposals for scientific and professional development sessions at the 2019 conference! Take this opportunity to share your valuable knowledge and skills:
Exciting News! 📢 The ABRCMS 2023 conference program is here! What's got you buzzing with anticipation? 🤩
Whether you prefer in-person or virtual, there's still time to register! And for students, that virtual pass is just $100. See you at
#ABRCMS2023
!
The window to receive the new Undergrad & Postbac
#ABRCMS2022
travel award is still open! Designed to aid students who missed the previous travel award deadline, this is a second chance to join us for a can’t-miss event! Deadline to apply is Sept. 25!
3 days to
#ABRCMS
. Join us, Thurs, Nov. 14 for Gateway to the Future: Career Paths in the Biomedical Sciences, STEM Disciplines, and Behavioral Sciences. Gain insight into “a day in the life of a scientist.” Don't miss this!
Check out "DEI in the Lab: Creating an Interdependent Laboratory Culture," one of the most popular 2022 ABRCMS365 sessions. Discover how labs are avoiding workplace toxicity and cultivating cultural humility & leadership.
BREAKING: The
#ABRCMS
2018 Final Program is available! If you need anymore reason to get excited, view the program online today and plan your conference schedule.
Meet Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a Harvard professor & viral immunologist whose groundbreaking research helped develop the Moderna
#COVID19
vaccine. Join ABRCMS to connect with scientists like Dr. Corbett & explore STEM innovations. Learn more about
#ABRCMS
:
We’re giving students even MORE time to share their latest research at
#ABRCMS2022
! Don’t miss this second chance to join our vibrant community! The new extended deadline for abstract submission is September 13.
Even at conferences you will always know when
#PuertoRico
is being represented. I love the fact that
@ABRCMS
has always been a space where students and faculty celebrate their cultural identities ¡yo soy Boricua!
Have you registered for ABRCMS 2018?
#ABRCMS
is a must-attend event for underrepresented minority students who are looking to enhance their skills and make meaningful connections, but don't take our word for it! Hear from ABRCMS Chair, Avery August.
Join
#ABRCMS
in observing National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
#HHM2023