SAR-Retreat-2009
Dear SAR members,
here is a copy of our 2009 SAR Retreat Program and the minutes from the retreat.
Dear SAR members,
here is a copy of our 2009 SAR Retreat Program and the minutes from the retreat.
Scientists in Aging Research Fall Symposium
Featured Talk
Does Aging Make Fat go MAD?
By
James Kirkland, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic
Followed by:
POSTER SESSION and RECEPTION
September 25, 2008
Talk at 4:45 PM, Reception 5:45 – 7:00 PM
Nils Hasselmo Hall 2-101
Snacks and refreshments will be served
Submit a Poster: Please send your maximum 300 word abstract to Marilyn Eells eells001@umn.edu at the Center on Aging (612-624-1185) by:
Wednesday September 16th
Maximum poster dimensions are 5 x 6 feet (height x width).
Posters set up in the Atrium starting at 4:30 pm.
FAQs
1. Is Jim Kirkland going to be available to meet before or after the event?
Answer: He may be available before the event, depending on how early he arrives.
2. Can I use an old poster?
Answer: Yes, as long as it meets the required dimensions. We do not have larger boards.
3. Do I have to be a SAR member to present a poster?
Answer: The poster session is open to all researchers regardless of their affiliation with SAR
4. Are posters made with individual panels (sheets) allowed?
Answer: Yes.
SAR – Mar 20, 2008
Announcements
1. What is CoA? – Short Presentation - Bob Kane, Director, CoA
2. Gerontology Training Grant Annoucement – LaDora Thompson
Presentations
3. Angela Birnbaum and Ilo Leppik - Presentation, "Problems with Prescription Drugs in Frail Elderly: A Plan for a P-10."
4. Paul Grimsrud (Dave Bernlohr's lab) - Presentation, "Role of Adipose Protein Carbonylation in Obesity Linked Insulin Resistance"
SAR – Feb 21, 2008
Comments/Suggestions provided by those that attended
1. Identify models of successful initiatives on campus and elsewhere. These initiatives may be focused on any aspect of aging research.
2. Define whether existing university structures could provide momentum to further establish aging research.
3. Identify a K07 candidate.
4. Investigate mechanisms to obtain seed funding from the university (e.g. from Frank Cerra).
5. For speakers: Describe in your presentation “What are the open questions?�, “What expertise are you seeking?�
6. For the participants: If you had a suggestion about 1-4 above, could you send it by e-mail or post it in the blog? Thanks!
7. For the participants: Send your suggestions on how you could interact with the speaker that presented in the last meeting (i.e. LaDora Thompson). Provide:
a. Speakers’s topic
b. The potential for interactions in a scale 0-3 (3 is highest, 0 no common interests, -1 conflict or fundamental disagreement)
c. Your topic
Other: One common goal would be that the SAR initiative provides the ground for forming two/three groups capable of pursuing funding. Invite 1 (maybe 2) speakers.