Innovation Corridor

Poster presentations provide valuable commercialization opportunities by showcasing research that increases expand interact with life sciences companies and institutions in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and surrounding areas.

The 2008 Mid-Atlantic Bio Innovation Corridor showcased some of the region’s outstanding academic translational research and development through science posters on display at the conference. Corporate and academic entrepreneurs, researchers, faculty members and students were chosen to present at the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Bio.

Information for 2009 Poster Presenters:

CALL FOR POSTERS

Entrepreneurs (company & academic), researchers, faculty and students are invited to present posters at the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Bio conference.  We encourage you to submit a topic and abstract of your work for poster presentation. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research and interact with biotechnology companies and institutions in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and the surrounding regions. A panel of judges will conduct a peer-review of all submissions and determine acceptance into the poster hall. Participation of undergraduate and graduate students is highly encouraged. All poster topics and abstracts must be submitted by October 23, 2009 to receive consideration for inclusion in the poster hall.  Due to space limitations, preference will be given to academic institutions and company members of MdBio, VaBIO and MAVA.

NOTE: SUBMISSION OF A POSTER FOR CONSIDERATION IS A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INSTITUTION’S TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SUBMISSION.

Submit an Abstract

Topics: 
Your poster should describe your academic research or development efforts which could potentially provide commercial solutions to or address unmet needs in biotechnology.  Poster abstracts should outline the problems the research or development addresses and, if possible, identify potential commercial markets.

Abstract Requirements:

  • All abstract submissions should be structured to include:
    Title, Author’s Company/Institution (including e-mail contact), Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. 
  •  The abstract must be limited to 250 words or less and fit within one 8.5”x 11” page. (Electronic submission using Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF is recommended).
  • Embedded (not linked) tables and or graphics may be included as long as the abstract does not exceed the 8.5” x 11” page limitation.

Poster Guidelines:

  • All posters will be displayed on Friday, November 6, 2009. Posters will be set up and completely dismounted by authors.  Selected posters will run from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Please bring only items that can be mounted on poster board. No electrical projection capabilities will be available. All items for posting must be prepared in advance. Graphic supplies will not be available.
  • Posters will be affixed to a display board.  Each poster should be constructed to fit into the allotted space of four feet by eight feet (4’h x 8’l).  Authors are responsible for supplying their own materials for mounting on poster board. (Pins or thumb tacks recommended).
  • A space assignment number will be given to all poster participants. Please set your display up on the poster board with your assignment number on it.  Presenters will be required to be present at their poster station during the time slot designated for their poster’s display.  If multiple authors are involved, only one need be present at a time.

Abstract Submission Procedure:

  • Submission Deadline: on or before October 23, 2009.
  • Poster topics and abstracts can be submitted by fax or e-mail to info@midatlanticbio.org or fax to 703-442-8336.  Please contact Ashley at info@midatlanticbio.org or call 866-482-7691 with any questions.
  • After submission, authors will be informed of acceptance status by October 30, 2009.
  • Authors should bring their poster content material to 2009 Mid-Atlantic Bio and will be responsible for mounting their display.

Event Registration:

Those who are accepted as poster presenters will also be able to register at the discounted rate of $150 with a registration code.  This will allow you to attend the full day’s events on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, when not presenting your poster. 

Please contact info@midatlanticbio.org with any additional questions.