Fellows Research Day - Key Things to Know

KEY DATES:

November 14, 2022
Fellows Registration and Abstract Submission Opens, Guest Registration Opens

January 6, 2023
Abstract Submission closes at 11:59PM EST

January 27, 2023
Notification date for presentation types

February 10, 2023
Guest Registration closes

February 24, 2023
Fellows Research Day

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Fellows enrolled in a clinical training program
Residents enrolled in a clinical training program
Medical students
Research Postdoctoral fellows
Graduate students
Undergraduate students

Note:  Non-tenured junior faculty are not eligible to participate - only trainees.  Individuals with a faculty appointment at the instructor level or higher are not eligible.

Due to the anticipated large volume of abstract submissions, there is a LIMIT OF ONE (1) ABSTRACT submission per person.

Registration is FREE and abstracts will be considered in the order in which they are received.

The target of research can be anything broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease, including heart disease, vascular disease, and stroke.  The range of disciplines appropriate for this event is wide-ranging and can include basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, population, and bioengineering research.

SUBMITTING ABSTRACTS:
Abstract submission is in electronic format only.  As an aid in preparing your abstract, we have developed Abstract Submission Guidelines which may prove helpful.

Please submit all abstracts via email at [email protected] no later than 11:59PM on January 26, 2023.

FORMAT FOR ABSTRACTS:
Abstracts submitted by the published deadline are reviewed by the Fellows Research Day Task Force.  You will be informed via email as to whether your abstract has been approved for presentation and the format in which you will present – either oral or poster.

EVENT LOCATION:

University Club at the University of Pittsburgh
123 University Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
http://www.uc.pitt.edu/

Directions to the University Club

PARKING:

Parking instructions:  http://www.uc.pitt.edu/banquet/parking/

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Please contact Shannon Lesnock with hotel accommodation inquiries at 412-208-3567 no later than February 1, 2023.

NOTE:
All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the individual attendee.  Expenses will not be reimbursed by the American Heart Association or the Fellows Research Day Task Force. 

DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION:
On Fellows Research Day, a registration desk will be located in the lobby of the University Club and will be staffed beginning at 7:00am.  Attendees must register, collect your name badge and program book and receive your poster board assignment (if applicable). For attendees from out of town who will be doing oral or poster presentations, we shall avoid scheduling your presentations early in the day in case there are traffic or weather issues delaying your arrival.