Pharmacology of Metabolic Diseases
Thursday, October 26, 2017
On behalf of the Mid-Atlantic Pharmacology Society (MAPS) council, we would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming meeting entitled Pharmacology of Metabolic Diseases on October 26, 2017.
Morning Session
| 8:00-8:30 |
Check-in and Poster Setup |
| 8:30-10:00 |
Poster Presentations: Judging and poster viewing (must be present to be eligible for award) and on-site late registration |
| 10:00-10:15 |
MAPS Welcome/Business, Marlene A Jacobson, PhD, Temple University, MAPS President |
| 10:15-10:50 |
Genetic Variation Determines PPARγ Function and Anti- Diabetic Drug Response, Mitchell Lazar, MD, PhD, University of Pennsylvania |
| 10:50-11:30 |
A Novel Role for Myocardial GRK2 in Adipogenesis, Wally Koch, PhD, LKSOM Temple University |
| 11:30-11:45 |
Invited Trainee Talk #1 |
| 12:00-12:15 |
George B. Koelle Award Presentation |
Afternoon Session
| 12:15-1:15 |
Lunch, poster viewing |
| 1:15-2:15 |
Keynote Address: Receptor signaling in adipocytes for energy expenditure and metabolic health,Sheila Collins, PhD, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute |
| 2:15-2:50 |
Pharmacological profiling of GPR40 partial agonists and AgoPAM’s, Maria Trujillo, PhD, Merck Research Labs |
| 2:50-3:05 |
Invited Trainee Talk #2 |
| 3:10-4:10 |
Biotech Panel Discussion: R. Kyle Palmer, PhD Opertech Bio, Moderator, Participants: Ahmed Samater, CSO TheraMet BioSoiences, John G Geisler, CSO,
Mitochon Pharmaceuticals, Andrew Reaume, President & CEO, Melior Discovery |
| 4:10-4:15 |
Closing Remarks |
| 4:15-5:00 |
Student/Trainee Award Ceremony (must be present to be eligible for award) and Networking Reception |
Location
Temple University Health Science Center
Student Faculty Center, 4th Floor
3340 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Poster Competition
Abstract submission deadline: 10/11/17
Abstracts will be accepted only after registration fees have been paid.
Abstract Submission
Download the abstract submission form (PDF) and send the completed form to MAPharmSociety@gmail.com.
Early Registration Fees
| Registration fees until 10/20/16: |
| Undergraduate students |
$20 |
| Graduate students |
$35 |
| Postdoctoral Fellows |
$45 |
| Research Associates |
$45 |
| Faculty/others |
$50 |
Online Registration ends 10/20/17. After 10/20/17, please plan to register and pay onsite (additional fee applies).
Onsite Registration Fees
| Registration fees on and after 10/20/16: |
| Undergraduate students |
$30 |
| Graduate students |
$40 |
| Postdoctoral Fellows |
$50 |
| Research Associates |
$50 |
| Faculty/others |
$60 |
Registration covers lectures, poster session, program/abstract book, lunch, and networking reception.
Questions?
E-mail: MAPharmSociety@gmail.com
Advance registration is appreciated!