Event Details

Background

More than 600 researchers have participated in NMRI workshops in the past decade, and approximately 100 are active members. The success of the NMRI, a network that is “owned” by its members and supported by the NIDDK, begins with the dedication of senior investigators who mentor and serve as role models for junior investigators. The participation of active members and the recruitment of new members is a primary reason for the Network’s success in the past and the reason for confidence that it will continue to grow in the future.

Travel Awards

Limited Travel Awards of up to $600 for eligible members to attend the NMRI Annual Meeting are available. Awards will be given with priority to those that (1) have never participated in a NMRI meeting, (2) are junior faculty up to the Assistant Professor level and (3) are presenters of an abstract at the NMRI Annual Meeting poster session. Limited Travel Awards of up to $1,000 for eligible senior members, Associate Professor and Professor level, to attend the NMRI Annual Workshop is available. Awards to Senior members will be given with priority to those that mentor NMRI members (s).

To see if you qualify for NMRI membership, please complete and submit this Enrollment Form.

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Travel Awards

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) provides a limited number of travel awards to nephrologists or other researchers conducting kidney related research attending the Network of Minority Health Research Investigators (NMRI) Annual Workshop to cover travel expenses up to $1,500.00 in accordance with ASN's guidelines. To be considered for an ASN sponsored NMRI travel award, please contact Laura Hefner, Workforce and Career Advancement Associate by March 11, 2019.

American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Travel Grant

The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) provides one travel grant in the amount of $1,500.00 to an early career investigator conducting bone, mineral, or musculoskeletal related research attending the Network of Minority Health Research Investigators (NMRI) Annual Workshop in accordance with ASBMR guidelines. To be considered for an ASBMR travel grant, please contact Jennifer Trotter, ASBMR Operations Coordinator, by February 18, 2019.

Agenda

Agenda coming soon

Travel

Hotel information coming soon

Abstracts

Submission Deadline

March 25, 2019 11:59 pm Eastern Time

Submitting Abstracts

Abstracts can be emailed to Winnie Martinez as a Microsoft Word document by the deadline date listed above. Please put “NMRI Abstract - (Translational, Basic or Clinical)” in the subject line. Or you may upload your abstract on your registration page. Please indicate a category (Translational, Basic, or Clinical) on top right corner and follow the guidelines below.

Abstract Organization

Organize the body of the abstract as follows:

• Statement of the purpose of the study/program/project;
• Statement of the methods used;
• Summary of the results presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusion;
• Statement of the conclusions reached.

Formatting Requirements

Your abstract must conform to the above guidelines, as incorrect formatting could result in disqualification.

• The abstract should be typed single-spaced, type no smaller than 10 point (12 cpi).
• Use a common font (e.g., Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Arial)
• Set the margins to the following using Microsoft Word: Top 1"; Bottom 1"; Left 1.25"; Right 1".
• Abstract should be no more than one page in length.
• The abstract’s title should be typed in CAPITAL LETTERS and should clearly represent the nature of the investigation.
• Title should be followed in lowercase letters by the author’s first and last names, degree, affiliation (if applicable), city, state, and country. Underline the primary author’s name (one primary author per abstract).
• Leave one blank line between the title and the body of the abstract, and between paragraphs.
• Do not indent paragraphs.
• Use of standard abbreviations is desirable (e.g., RBC). Use kg, gm, mg, mL, L, and %. Place a special or unusual abbreviation in parentheses after the full word the first time that it appears.
• Use numerals to indicate numbers except to begin sentences.
• Do not use subtitles (e.g., Methods, Results).
• Simple tables or graphs may be included; however, they must fit within the designated abstract space.
• The abstract file should be saved as: primary author’s last name_first word in the title (e.g., Zucker_Effects).

Poster Presentations

Poster Presentations will be displayed on 4-foot-high by 6-foot-wide poster boards. Pushpins and Velcro will be provided. All presenters must register for the workshop.