Press Release

Speakers
Call for Poster Abstracts
Scholarships
Agenda
Sequencing Center Tour
Venues and accommodations
Register
Upload Abstract(Anytime after registering)

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On behalf of the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (NM-INBRE), we invite you to the 2013 New Mexico BioInformatics, Science and Technology (NMBIST) Symposium, bringing together different fields in the study of Genome Dynamics.

Now in its ninth year, NMBIST is a paramount educational event for the southwest region, featuring internationally renowned scholars. Throughout the years, our symposium has seen the aggregation in participation increase, particularly among principal investigators, students and university faculty.  We anticipate close to 150 registered attendees this year - We hope to see you there!

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Vanessa Hayes, Ph. D., J. Craig Venter Institute, San Diego, CA - Keynote Speaker

Southern Africa – an Epicenter of Human Genome Diversity

Brad Goodner, Ph. D., Hiram College, Hiram, OH

Incorporating Genomics & Bioinformatics into Undergraduate Education (& Even Earlier): A Win for Students Now, A Win for You Now, & A Win for the Future

Brian Gregory, Ph. D., UPENN, Philadelphia, PA

Global Analysis of RNA Secondary Structure in Arabidopsis

Ann Kirchmaier, PH.D., Purdue, West Lafayette, IN

Creating Patterns in Chromatin, One Nucleosome at a Time

Kurt Lamour, Ph.D., UT, Knoxville, TN

Opportunities for instant evolution in plant pathogenic oomycetes

Seth Frietze, Ph.D., Northern New Mexico College, Española, NM

How transcriptional repressors can turn off gene expression through targeting repressive epigenetic marks

Amy Lossie, Ph.D., Purdue, West Lafayette, IN

Your liver on alcohol: Understanding The Potential Benefits of Chronic, Moderate Alcohol Consumption

Ricardo Martí-Arbona, Ph.D., Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, NM

Characterization of Transcriptional Regulators: How Gene Function Discovery Advances Our Understanding of Genome Dynamics

Carmen Tellez, Ph.D., Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Albuquerque, NM

Epigenetic silencing of miR promoters are early manifestations during carcinogen-induced transformation of human lung epithelial cells.

Student Speaker Award Winners

Kyle Boone, University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), El Paso, TX

Mehul Bhakta, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL

Thushara W. Madanayake, New Mexico State University (NMSU), Las Cruces, NM

Uzma Qaisar, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Lubbock, TX

Brayon Fremin, University of New Mexico (UNM), Albuquerque, NM

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Call for Poster Abstracts (250 words max)

Students submitting posters attend NMBIST-2013 FREE!! 

We invite abstracts of proffered papers by undergraduates and graduates on the work from any area of bioinformatics, science or technology. Those related to the symposium theme are especially encouraged.  

Abstract Deadline

Abstracts submission closed as of February 28, 2013.

Student Speaking Slots

Abstracts of superior quality will be selected by the Symposium Abstract Selection Committee for presentation at the 2013 New Mexico Bioinformatics, Science and Technology Symposium and published in the symposium's program. To be considered for this opportunity, be sure to select ‘yes I would like to be considered for a speaking slot’ on the abstract upload form.  These abstracts will be independently judged and 3 to 4 winners will be selected to give a presentation of their work!

Poster Presentations

When: Thursday evening, March 21, 2013. Refreshments, beer/wine, and hearty hors d'oeuvres will be provided. (Remember to bring your license/ID for age verification.)

Where: Inn & Spa at Loretto’s Chaco Ballroom (downstairs)

Poster Size: 3' wide x 4' high.

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Scholarships

To encourage student attendance from small colleges in New Mexico, symposium scholarships are available for students from Dine College Shiprock, University of New Mexico Gallup, San Juan College Farmington, Northern New Mexico College, Navajo Technical College, and others.

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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AGENDA (draft)

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Friday, March 22, 2013

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NCGR Sequencing Center Tour

After conference March 22, we will depart via bus from the Inn & Spa at Loretto between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm. The tour will take 1 - 1.5 hours including travel time to and from hotel. Please RSVP with Lisana Chávez This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Venues and Accommodations

Specify Code NMBIST when registering at either hotel.  Students may share double rooms.

1) A block of rooms at the Inn & Spa at Loretto have been reserved at the special rate of $129.00 per night for reservations made by February 28.  Special Rate Deadline Closed

Additional daily service fee of $12.00 will be added. This fee includes: housekeeping gratuities, high-speed wireless internet access, access to fitness center and pool, and local and toll free telephone calls. Valet Parking at the hotel is $9.00 per day for overnight guests and $6.00 per day for day parking only.

Inn & Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe

211 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Reservations Toll Free 866-582-1646

2) Additional accommodations (just across the street from the Loretto) are available. Rooms reserved are double queens at a rate $69 + tax/night if reserved before March 4th. Special Rate Deadline Closed

Garrett's Desert Inn

311 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-1851

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Symposium Registration

Students submitting poster abstracts by 11:59pm Thursday February 21 attend FREE!

  * Fee includes: Symposium program booklet, lunch, break and poster session refreshments/snacks on Thursday, breakfast, break refreshments/snacks, and lunch on Friday.

Student To-Do List

• Register
• Sign-up for student speaking slot (If submitting an abstract)
• RSVP for NCGR Tour with Lisana Chávez This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
• Book your hotel

• Click here to upload abstract (note: you may do this anytime after you register before the poster deadline)