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2022 ATP-Bio Research & Innovation Annual Meeting (Virtual)


The annual ATP-Bio Research & Innovation Annual Meeting is an event for the biopreservation industry, academic community, and other collaborators in the NSF Center for Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems.

Event features:

The event connects industry to academic resources and talent through technical and research presentations, networking opportunities, facility tours, and other special features. The event also serves as host to closed-door meetings for the Industry Advisory Board (IAB), Student Leadership Council (SLC), Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), Ethics and Public Policy Panel (EP3), and the EWD-DCI Advisory Board (EWD-DCI-AB).

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Poster Symposium & Competition

ATP-Bio students and trainees are featured through poster presentations on ATP-Bio and associated research, programs, and projects. Posters present general information and invite viewers to ask more detailed questions of the presenters. ATP-Bio Partners and Faculty will serve as judges for the competition in which the top three poster presenters, plus an audience favorite, will be awarded a cash prize. 

Trainee & Partner Speed Mentoring

ATP-Bio Partners (industry, NPO/Gov't, and innovation members) serve as mentors for ATP-Bio students & trainees around topics such as future goals, career trajectory, employment or internship opportunities, or simply to understand the field through the lens of an ATP-Bio Partner.

EWD Plenary

Learn about ATP-Bio’s Engineering Workforce Development programs and how to get involved. This plenary session will feature a talk about best practices in running an effective high school intern program and why these programs are critical to engaging the next generation of researchers.

Closed-door Meetings

SLC | Trainee Closed-Door Session

This event will allow for trainees to share their annual meeting experiences with each other, and learn about the opportunities provided by ATP-Bio! Come learn about the trainee exchange program, industry internships, and the ATP-Bio SLC. There will also be discussion about the Climate Survey and trainees will be given a chance to share their thoughts on what benefits ATP-Bio can provide to trainees.