Annual conference of research done by students, faculty and friends of the UTSA College of Sciences.

1. September 30, 2011 The University of Texas at San Antonio May 28, 2010 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas From Basic to Translational Research: Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Sciences

2. Introduction Bernard Arulanandam, Ph.D., MBA Associate Dean of Research for Scientific Innovation, UTSA College of Sciences

3. Sponsors

4. Sponsors

6. Member Spanish Royal Academy, Mexican Academy of Sciences, Society of Biology

8. $5 million grant from Department of Defense creating the Center of Excellence in Infection Genomics

9. $1.5 million from the Welch Foundation to establish an endowed chair in medicinal chemistry.

11. Program Evaluations Parking Validation Questions Ask volunteers or conference staff Reminders

12. Oral Presentations Begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

13. September 30, 2011 The University of Texas at San Antonio May 28, 2010 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas From Basic to Translational Research: Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Sciences

16. 2010 recipient of Welch Foundation grant

17. 2010 recipient of Max and Minnie TommerlinVoelcker Fund Young Investigator Award

19. Awards Best Student Poster Energy and Environmental Science Abstract Title Student Name PI- Name

20. Awards Best Student Poster High Performance Computing and Cyber Security Abstract Title Student Name PI- Name

21. Awards Best Student Poster Infectious Diseases Abstract Title Student Name PI- Name

22. Awards Best Student Poster Medicinal Chemistry and Biochemistry Abstract Title Student Name PI- Name

23. Awards Best Student Poster Nanotechnology and Physics Abstract Title Student Name PI- Name

24. Awards Best Student Poster Stem Cells and Development Abstract Title Student Name PI- Name

25. Closing Remarks John Frederick, Ph.D. UTSA Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

26. Planning Committee Conference Chairs Bernard Arulanandam, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Research for Scientific Innovation Andrew Tsin, Ph.D. Scientific Program Subcommittee Bernard Arulanandam Janakiram Seshu, Ph.D. Committee Members Amanda Beck Garry Castellanos Kim Fischer Catherine Herrberg Kai Kamaka Jeanette Murphy Cheryl Negrete Veronica Sanchez Rocky Slavin Mary Lou Spillers Gail Taylor, Ph.D. Kelly Watson Ayeza Zafar

27. Sponsors

28. Reminders At the registration table as you leave: Turn in evaluation forms Validate your parking ticket

29. Thank You May 28, 2010 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas