HBI Summer Student Symposium 2025
Presented by the HBITO, the HBI Summer Student Symposium is an annual, full-day event where undergraduate summer students across the HBI present their summer research projects.
The HBI Summer Student Symposium 2025 is happening on Wednesday, August 27, 2025
All members of the HBI community — faculty, trainees, staff, and students — are warmly invited to attend and support our undergraduate presenters. The symposium is a great opportunity to explore the exciting research happening within the HBI, connect with colleagues, and celebrate the hard work of our summer students. We kindly ask that all attendees register in advance.
The event will also feature keynote presentations by Dr. Deborah Kurrasch, PhD and Dr. Paolo Federico, MD, PhD. Whether you’re just beginning your research journey or well into your project, the HBI is excited to highlight and acknowledge your contributions at the HBI Summer Student Symposium!
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Agenda
8:10-8:50 | Breakfast & Check-in | Azrieli Atrium
8:50-9:00 | Welcome & Land Acknowledgement | Libin Theatre
9:00-9:05 | Welcome Address – Dr. Todd Anderson | Libin Theatre
9:05-9:10 | Welcome Address – Dr. David Park | Libin Theatre
9:15-10:15 | Keynote Speakers – Drs. Paolo Federico & Deborah Kurrasch | Libin Theatre
10:15-10:30 | Break | Azrieli Atrium
10:30-11:45 | Student Oral Presentations Session I | Libin Theatre
11:45-12:00 | Data Blitz | Libin Theatre
12:00-1:00 | Lunch | Azrieli Atrium
1:00-2:00 | Poster Session I | Azrieli Atrium
2:00-3:00 | Poster Session II | Azrieli Atrium
3:00-4:15 | Student Oral Presentations Session II | Libin Theatre
4:15-4:30 | Break | Azrieli Atrium
4:30-4:40 | Closing Remarks – Dr. Sarah McFarlane | Libin Theatre
4:40-5:00 | Awards | Libin Theatre
Call for Student Presenters
We encourage all HBI undergraduate summer students to submit an abstract and present their research at this year’s symposium!
There are opportunities to present posters, and limited opportunities to give an oral presentation or a data blitz presentation (short, fast-paced talk). This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, gain presentation experience, and engage with the HBI community!
All undergraduate students submitting abstracts MUST also register to attend the symposium.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Judge & Volunteer Sign-Up
We are looking for HBI graduate students, post-docs, and faculty members to help make this event a success! Volunteers are needed for:
- Event support
- Judging student presentations
This is a great opportunity to get involved, support the HBI community, and connect with colleagues.
Judge/Volunteer Sign-Up Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025