ASSCR VIC EMCR Symposium

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ASSCR invites all VIC Early-to-Mid Career Researchers to our 2025 in-person EMCR Symposium on July 3rd at Monash University, Clayton campus.

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2025 ASSCR EMCR Symposia Series

ASSCR is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 ASSCR Early-to-Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Symposia Series! These events are FREE for all ASSCR members, and feature a unique career development session tailored to EMCRs!

The ASSCR is pleased to invite you to our 2025 VIC EMCR Symposium. We welcome all EMCRs: students from Honours to Masters, all PhD candidates, Postdocs, RAs, Lab Techs &amp; Industry Reps! Join us for your 1-day local in-person symposium on July 3rd at the Monash University Clayton campus. The event will be in the Learning and Teaching Building, G81. This meeting builds on our successes and is part of a series of interstate symposia held mid-year.This collaborative and engaging series is designed as a platform for EMCRs at all career stages to showcase the cutting-edge science produced by Australia's next generation of researcher leaders. These symposia are a supportive environment organised by EMCRs for EMCRs. Presenters are encouraged to share ongoing projects and developments so we may all expand our local networks and learn from each other. As such, this meeting will cover a wide array of stem cell research topics, including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Disease modelling</li><li>Vector design and gene editing</li><li>Cell and gene therapy strategies</li><li>Regenerative medicine</li><li>Organoids</li><li>Spatial transcriptomics</li><li>Computational biology</li><li>Developmental biology</li></ul>________________________________________Abstracts are due by May 29th! Only 300 words and the title should be short and snappy! Abstract submission is part of the registration process through Eventbrite when registering as a presenter. If you do not wish to submit an abstract, but still want to attend, please simply register as an attendee only.________________________________________The Symposium includes:<ul><li>Complimentary lunch</li><li>Morning and afternoon tea</li><li>Lightning talks</li><li>Platform presentations</li><li>Ample networking opportunities</li><li>Prizes and awards (over $1000 in prizes to be awarded!)</li><li>Special EMCR Career Development Session!</li></ul>________________________________________Rego:Registration is FREE for all ASSCR members!Not an ASSCR member yet? Sign up <a href="https://www.asscr.org/membership/" title="https://www.asscr.org/membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> - from $60 for a 1-year student membership.Registration for non-members is $ 40 AUD per delegate.________________________________________Presenters:The program committee will select presenters for platform presentations or lightning talks based on abstract submissions. Whether there will be formal poster presentation opportunities will depend on registration numbers.________________________________________Transportation:Access to Monash Clayton is convenient by public transport. This includes a train journey to Huntingdale Station, followed by a short ride on the 601 shuttle bus, which stops directly in front of the venue building. If you prefer driving, parking is available on site.Further transportation details will be provided to all registrants closer to the event date.________________________________________About us:The Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) aims to support stem cell research and encourage scientific exchange across Australasia, build an active national and international stem cell research community, and provide all interested parties with the opportunity to access information relating to scientific, medical and ethical advances in the broad field of stem cell research. A particular emphasis of the ASSCR is also to communicate this information to the general public.________________________________________Please note the following COVID-safe guidelines: Stay at home if unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or shortness of breath. If you have any symptoms on the day, DO NOT ATTEND. Contact ASSCRforums@gmail.com to organise a refund. If becoming unwell during the event, please inform one of our organisers onsite.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?!Contact us at ASSCRforums@gmail.com to view our prospectus. We deeply value our sponsors and have many affordable sponsorship tiers available.Have a date clash but would love to reach our attendees? We have plenty of opportunities that allow for materials to be provided in advance for distribution on the day. Additionally, logos can be featured in our promo and daily materials without the need for a rep to attend all day!

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