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ITHS Expo ’23

May 18 | Seattle, WA

ITHS Expo ’23

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming ITHS Expo, Symposium & Poster Session, which will showcase not only the exciting research of our scholars, but remarks from leading researchers and innovators in the field of vaccine technology. The event will take place on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ (Intellectual House) on the University of Washington campus.

Check out the last expo at the UW Burke Museum.

Event Description

This year’s event will feature three distinguished keynote speakers who will discuss the latest advancements in biotech and vaccine development.

  • Dr. Nora Disis (Associate Dean, Translational Science, University of Washington School of Medicine; Professor, Medicine; Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Director, Cancer Vaccine Institute; Director, Institute of Translational Health Sciences) will discuss her research in developing targeted vaccines for breast cancer.
  •  Dr. Marco Pravetoni (Rick L. Seaver Endowed Professor in Brain Wellness; Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Pharmacology; Director, Center for Medication Development for Substance Use Disorders and Overdose, Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA) will focus on his team’s work around the development of a substance abuse vaccine that targets opioids and aims to prevent addiction and relapse.
  • Dr. Jay Evans (Research Professor, Division of Biological Sciences; Director, Center for Translational Medicine, University of Montana) will talk about his team’s research in developing innovative vaccine technology that has the potential to revolutionize the field of immunology.

In addition to the keynote presentations and an exciting hour of lightning talks, the poster session will feature presentations by dozens of researchers and innovators all across the spectrum of translational science. The event will provide an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration among attendees and presenters.

Nora Disis, MD
Marco Pravetoni, PhD
Jay Evans, PhD
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11:45–12:00pm

Event Sign-In

12:00–12:10pm

Welcome to the Symposium
  • Tong Sun, ITHS Executive Director

12:10–2:10pm

Keynote Lectures — The Future of Vaccines
  • Nora Disis, MD, Associate Dean, Translational Science, University of Washington School of Medicine; Professor, Medicine; Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Director, Cancer Vaccine Institute; Director, Institute of Translational Health Sciences
  • Marco Pravetoni, PhD, Rick L. Seaver Endowed Professor in Brain Wellness; Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Pharmacology; Director, Center for Medication Development for Substance Use Disorders and Overdose, Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
  • Jay Evans, PhD, Research Professor, Division of Biological Sciences; Director, Center for Translational Medicine, University of Montana

2:10–2:20pm

Break

2:20–3:20pm

Lightning Talks — Local Entrepreneurs & Investors

3:20–3:30pm

Transition

3:30pm

Poster Expo & Reception Begins
  • Featuring: KL2 Scholars, TL1 trainees, Pilot Awardees & Other ITHS Awardees, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Partners

3:30–4:15pm

Poster Presentations — Group A

4:15–5:00pm

Poster Presentations — Group B

5:00–5:30pm

Presentation of the Carlos De La Peña Award for Excellence in Clinical & Translational Science
  • Dr. Nora Disis, ITHS Principal Investigator
  • Tong Sun, ITHS Executive Director

5:30–6:00pm

Networking & Conversation

6:00pm

Expo Closes
Interconnected Networking Events

As an exciting first, the ITHS Expo is just one part of an interconnected networking opportunity this May, when three exciting events will be occurring back to back. First, the NED Conference (Research Coordinator Networking to Enhance Development Conference), then the ITHS Expo – both on May 18th.  On May 19th, the annual WPRN Conference (WWAMI region Practice and Research Network) takes place – all three of these conveniently located on the UW campus. We hope that the proximity and timing of these events allows appropriate staff, faculty, partners, trainees, scholars, pilots and everyone in the larger ITHS network to participate in a way that feels comfortable, collaborative, and collegial.

About wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ

wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ (Intellectual House)

Intellectual House is a longhouse-style facility on the UW Seattle campus. It provides a multi-service learning and gathering space for American Indian and Alaska Native students, faculty and staff, as well as others from various cultures and communities to come together in a welcoming environment to share knowledge.

Address: 4249 Whitman Court, Seattle, WA 98195

Land Acknowledgement

The University of Washington and the Institute of Translational Health Sciences acknowledge the Coast Salish people of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.

Registration

Registration for the ITHS Expo will be open through Friday, May 12.