LDS Life Science Research Symposium

This symposium provides a forum for LDS scientists conducting research in the life sciences. The purposes of the symposium are: 1) to establish connections among LDS life scientists from across the U.S. in a scientifically stimulating environment, 2) to facilitate interdisciplinary and inter–institutional collaborations, 3) to enable mentoring relationships between LDS students with established LDS scientists, and 4) to enjoy the beauty of the Wasatch mountains and the Canyons resort.

The program is expected to include 25 invited speakers with approximately 80–100 total attendees that range from undergraduate students to faculty members. The format of the meeting will include scientific talks, a science–focused poster session, and a forum to discuss the challenge of successfully managing a faith-based religious life while pursuing a scientific career.

Organizers

Phil Low – Purdue University
Amy Barrios – University of Utah
Robert Beckstead – University of Georgia
Barry Willardson – BYU

Purposes

1. To bring together LDS researchers in the life sciences in a high-quality scientific meeting.
2. To become aware of each others’ work and to get to know each other.
3. To encourage collaborations among LDS life scientists.
4. To provide an opportunity for students to get to know LDS life scientists.
5. To discuss the challenges of successfully managing a faith-based religious life while pursuing a proof–based scientific career.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Anne Osborn Poelman
University of Utah
"The Believing Gene"

Speakers

Attendees

Everyone is welcome; however the LDS molecular life science community will be most interested, including principle investigators, post–docs, graduate students and undergraduates. There is space for over 100 attendees.