The second annual Graduate Student Research Day will take place on Thursday,
September 17 in Scott Hall, in conjunction with the University’s inaugural week
celebration. The research day was established last year to provide Wayne State biomedical
and basic science graduate students with an opportunity to present their research and
interact with fellow students and faculty.
Participating students may choose to present their research in an oral or poster session. The judging body will consist of graduate students and WSU faculty, who will award first, second and third prizes for both poster and oral presentations. First place winners will receive an all-expense paid trip to a scientific meeting of the student’s choice within the United States.
A keynote address will be given by Peter Wells, PhD, who is an alumnus of the WSU department of anatomy and cell biology. Dr. Wells, currently with Pharmacia and Upjohn in Kalamazoo, Mich., will address "Human Cytomegalo Virus Proteinase: Purification, Autocatalytic Release of Mature Enzyme and Biochemical Characterization." In addition, he will discuss scientific careers in academia vs. industry to provide insight for students who are deciding which of the two paths to pursue.
Job opportunity listings will also be available courtesy of several private sponsors, including biomedical companies, who will be showcasing their products throughout the day. For more information, call (313) 577-1112 or visit: www.med.wayne.edu/gradstu/first.htm.