45th Maine Biological and Medical Sciences Symposium (MBMSS)
Location: MDI Biological Laboratory (travel information)
The 45th Annual Maine Biological and Medical Sciences Symposium (MBMSS) is a state-wide gathering of scientists and students—an opportunity to share research results, exchange ideas, promote collaboration, and network with Maine scientists in a variety of disciplines.
Keynote Speaker: Cassandra Extavour, Ph.D., Harvard University
“Reproductive Capacity Evolves in Response to Ecology through Common Developmental Mechanisms“
Abstract submission deadline was March 28, 2018
Abstracts are no longer being accepted
Registration is closed
Fees
Registration Fees:
Students – $0
INBRE institution faculty/postdocs – $0
Non-INBRE institution faculty/postdocs – $50.00
Corporate – $200.00
Partners
James A. Coffman, Ph.D.Associate Professor; Director, Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)MDI Biological Laboratory
Patsy Dickinson, Ph.D.Josiah Little Professor of Natural SciencesBowdoin College
Jane E. Disney, Ph.D.Senior Staff Scientist; Director of Education; Director, Community Environmental Health LaboratoryMDI Biological Laboratory
Jean Doty, Ph.D.Professor of BiologyUniversity of Maine Farmington
Lynn Hannum, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorColby College
Steven Munger, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorThe Jackson Laboratory
Chris Petersen, Ph.D.Faculty, Ecology and BiologyCollege of the Atlantic
Robert Wheeler, Ph.D.Professor of Molecuar and Biomedical ScienceUniversity of Maine
Cassandra Extavour, Ph.D.Professor and Principal InvestigatorHarvard University
One night of complimentary on-campus housing is available for undergraduate students attending Maine colleges and universities, on a first-come first-serve basis until all units are filled. Requests for housing are submitted in the registration form. As of March 18 we have started a waiting list for campus housing.
Hotel Room Block: We have reserved a block of rooms at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel in Bar Harbor. The nightly rate is $119.00 plus 9% tax. To make your reservation, call the hotel at 207-288-5801 or 800-336-2463 and reference Group Name MDI Biological Laboratory. The room block expires on March 27, 2018.