Annual College of Veterinary Medicine Career Conference, Part I. Presenter: Dr. Kim McBride.
School of Molecular Biosciences – College of Veterinary Medicine
April 2026
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with expert perspectives on biotechnology development, explore research projects presented by talented trainees, and expand their professional community.
“Modeling the Effects of ART Procedures Using Mouse and Non-Human Primate Models,” presented by Dr. Lisa Vrooman.
Three separate zoom sessions focusing on Public Health.
Second of three separate zoom sessions focusing on Public Health.
“Understanding the Molecular Drivers of Embryogenesis to Advance Assisted Reproductive Technologies,” presented by Julie Park.
“One Size Fits None: From Diet-Microbiome Interactions to Individualized Dietary Recommendations,” presented by Dr. Gertrude Ecklu-Mensah, University of California.
Last of three separate zoom sessions this week focusing on Public Health.
The symposium will bring together approximately 350–400 attendees including undergraduate students, faculty, clinicians, and healthcare professionals across Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and allied health. The event will include a healthcare career panel, research presentations, professional headshots, networking opportunities, and hands-on clinical workshops. The event is open to students from ALL majors who are interested in learning more about careers in healthcare.
“The Impacts of UV Irradiation on Insertion/Deletion Mutations and Chromatin Archietecture Dynamics,” presented by Ayiana Sapp.
“Spatio-Temporal Expression of ARRDC5 Across Spermatogenesis and its Role Within the Histone-to-Protamine Exchange,” presented by Leela Robinson
“Decoding Male Germ Cell Development: Charting the Transcriptomic and Epigenetic Landscape,” presented by Hayden McSwiggin, PhD student.
“Histone Overexpression in Cancer,” presented by Dr. Heinikoff Steven, Professor Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center.