The 2024 CCTS Translational Science Symposium brought together over 200 attendees from across the CCTS Partner Network for a dynamic event filled with insightful keynote presentations, workshops, and opportunities for collaboration. Keynote speakers, including Victoria Seewaldt, MD; Ravi Thadhani, MD; Lee Hamm, MD; and Neil Lamb, PhD; led the charge in sharing cutting-edge translational research developments and inspiring the audience to push the boundaries of scientific discovery.A major highlight of the symposium was the recognition of outstanding achievements in both the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and Poster Presentation competitions. Voted on by all those in attendance, these events showcased the innovative work of early-career researchers and trainees who are tackling some of the most pressing issues in translational science today.
3-Minute Thesis Winners
1st Place: Alison Smith
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
"An Investigation of the Milieu of the Peritoneal Fluid and the Impact of Alcohol Consumption in Trauma Patients."
2nd Place: Grant Talkington
Tulane University
"Common Gut-Brain Mechanisms of COVID-19 and Vascular Dementia."
3rd Place: Chisom Odii
University of Alabama at Birmingham
"Exploring the Social Determinants of Health Factors Associated with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Ovarian Cancer."
Poster Presentation Winners
1st Place: Suhrud Pathak
Auburn University
"Tetrahydrocurcumin: A Curcumin Metabolite with Neuroprotective Properties: A Possible Therapeutic Metabolite for Neurodegenerative Diseases."
2nd Place: Terri Higgins
Auburn University
"Development of Immunotherapies for Osteosarcoma in a Canine Model."
3rd Place (tie): Sumbul Khan
Auburn University
"Exploring Oncolytic Viral Therapy to Target Osteosarcoma."
3rd Place (tie): Adeyeye Haastrup
University of South Alabama
"Metabolomic Bioenergetic Dysregulation Predicts Poor Post-Intensive Care Syndrome of Acute Respiratory Failure."
We congratulate this year’s winners for their exceptional contributions and look forward to their continued success in advancing translational science. Thank you to all the attendees, speakers, and participants who made this year’s symposium our most successful to date! Be sure to check out our "Stay Engaged" page to access materials from this year's Symposium and subscribe to the weekly CCTS Digest to stay informed of all upcoming CCTS events.