About this Event
Vector Encounter 2024
Join us for the Vector Encounter, a two-day gathering to discuss the biology of disease vectors hosted by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
During this engaging get-together, investigators present their lab's latest vector research in Chalk Talk and Short Talk format emphasizing ideas and latest discoveries. Chalk Talk presentations in the main session are limited to one investigator per lab, by the PI or a team member. Non-PIs can also present research in Short Talk format in a breakout session; more than one lab member can present.
TO SIGN UP for a Chalk Talk or Short Talk, please CLICK on "Get Tickets," select General Admission, pay, and indicate your talk title in the questionnaire. All talks will be accommodated.
Chalk Talks
- Limited to 15 minutes per lab
- Can be presented by the PI, or a designated team member
- Presentation should provide an overview of the current lab projects
- Presentations need to be made using the chalkboard only
Short Talks
Limited to 15 minutes total, including questions
Multiple individuals from the same lab can present individual short talks on their projects
These presentations occur in breakout focus groups and are casual and dynamic in format to promote discussion and feedback
Short talks can be made using any of the following: a whiteboard (markers provided), 1-3 slides emphasizing data, or all. Creativity in presentation format welcome
Chesapeake blue crab dinner (Thursday 6-9pm) and casual mixer (Friday 5-7pm).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 60.00
