2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium
Posted: August 11, 2010
Join students, faculty, and staff on Saturday, October 9, for the 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium (IBRS).
IBRS 2010 generates a public venue to present the latest research occurring at the Still Research Institute to the Kirksville, Mo., community and provides a foundation for promoting collaborative biomedical research between the A.T. Still University and Truman State University campuses. The annual event consists of both research presentations and a keynote address.
“The purpose of the symposium is to expand interdisciplinary biomedical research between ATSU and Truman researchers,” IBRS Coordinator Anita Franklin said. “Collaborative, interdisciplinary, and clinically-focused research promotes scientific investigation that expands beyond the view of a single discipline, potentially resulting in outcomes that are more holistic and relevant to the patient.”
William D. Pace, M.D., is this year’s keynote speaker. Dr. Pace is professor of family medicine and Green-Edelman chair for practice-based research at the University of Colorado. He is director of the American Academy of Family Physicians National Research Network, director of SNOCAP – a consortium of practice-based research networks within the University of Colorado, and the Department of Family Medicine’s Information Services group.
“Dr. Pace has vast experience developing programs that facilitate research programs and research careers of emerging basic science and physician investigators,” Franklin said.
Dr. Pace’s research has focused on practice reorganization, practice-based research methodology, electronic data collection techniques, and patient safety. He is the primary architect of the Distributed Ambulatory Research in Therapeutics Network (DARTNet) and serves as the principal investigator, co-investigator, or in an advisory capacity to a number of health information technology, behavioral change, and disease specific projects.
“Attendees from the ATSU and Truman communities will have the opportunity to learn about current research and to discuss research interests and resources,” Franklin said. “Students will also learn about the new Clinical Researcher Development Program, which will hopefully encourage them to apply for participation in the program.”
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Connell Information Technologies Center on the ATSU-Missouri campus. To submit abstracts, register for the event, or for more event information, contact Anita Franklin at afranklin@atsu.edu or 660.626.2026.