NMRI 15th Annual Workshop

Background

More than 300 researchers have participated in NMRI workshops in the past decade, and approximately 100 are active members. The success of the NMRI, a network that is “owned” by its members and supported by the NIDDK, begins with the dedication of senior investigators who mentor and serve as role models for junior investigators. The participation of active members and the recruitment of new members is a primary reason for the Network’s success in the past and the reason for confidence that it will continue to grow in the future.

Celebrating NMRI's 15th Anniversary. Share your story in the Special 15th Anniversary Newsletter

As we prepare to celebrate the 15th anniversary of NMRI on April 26-28, 2017, we invite you to submit a brief summary outlining the impact of the network on your career. Please also share whether your expectations of the network were met, and any experience that may serve as an inspiration to the general membership. Summaries will be published in a special 15th anniversary newsletter, and two from both senior and junior members will be selected for presentation on Thursday, April 27, 2016 at 10:45am-11:45am. We anticipate your participation and are anxious to hear your stories. Include your name, title and institution on the summary page and limit summary to 2000 words. Please send summary to Winnie Martinez at Winnie.Martinez@mail.nih.gov by March 24.

Travel Awards

Limited Travel Awards of up to $600 for eligible members to attend the NMRI Annual Meeting are available. Awards will be given with priority to those that (1) have never participated in a NMRI meeting, (2) are junior faculty up to the Assistant Professor level and (3) are presenters of an abstract at the NMRI Annual Meeting poster session. Limited Travel Awards of up to $1,000 for eligible senior members, Associate Professor and Professor level, to attend the NMRI Annual Workshop is available. Awards to Senior members will be given with priority to those that mentor NMRI member(s).

To see if you qualify for NMRI membership, please complete and submit this Enrollment Form​.

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Travel Awards

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN​) provides a limited number of travel awards to nephrologists or other researchers conducting kidney related research attending the Network of Minority Heatlh Research Investigators (NMRI) Annual Workshop to cover travel expenses up to $1,500.00 in accordance with ASN's guidelines.  To be considered for an ASN sponsored NMRI travel award, please contact ASN Staff Assistant Katlyn Leight at kleight@asn-online.org by Friday, March 24, 2017.

Registration Deadline

March 24, 2017​​​​​​

Hotel Accommodations

Website:  http://www.doubletreebethesda.com/
(More hotel information can be obtained from this website. Click here to make a reservation.)

Government Room Rate

A limited number of sleeping rooms for conference participants has been reserved at the Double Tree Hotel Bethesda. The rate is $242.00 per night plus tax (13%). To reserve a hotel room at the group rate, call reservations at (800) 955-7359 and request the group rate for NIH-NIDDK NMRI Annual Meeting 2017 or the Group SRP/Code: NM4. You can also click on the link to book your group rate for the NIH-NIDDK NMRI Annual Meeting 2017. The room block will be in effect until Monday, April 3, 2017, or until full, whichever comes first. Any room reservations received after that date will be accepted on a space-and rate-availability basis.

Reservation Dates

Book arrival on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, with departure on Friday, April 28, 2017.

Check-in

Please be certain that the hotel provides you with a confirmation number for your reservation. After April 3, 2017, the official room block will be released and the hotel may charge significantly higher rates and may be sold out. When making a reservation, please provide your room and bedding preferences. The hotel will assign specific room types at check-in, based on availability. Please be advised that requests are not guaranteed. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so 24 hours prior to arrival or you will be charged a no-show fee for 1 night plus tax on your credit card.

Lunch and Dinner

Payments for the lunch and dinner will be made directly to the hotel either by credit card or a direct room charge. You will be asked to complete a method of payment form should you decide to pay by credit card.​

Submission Deadline

March 27, 2017

Submitting Abstracts

Abstracts can be sent by email to Winnie Martinez at Winnie.Martinez@nih.gov as a Microsoft Word document by the deadline date listed above.  Please put “NMRI Abstract - (Translational, Basic or Clinical)” in the subject line. Or you may upload your abstract on your registration page. Please indicate a category (Translational, Basic, or Clinical) on top right corner.

Abstract Organization

Organize the body of the abstract as follows:

• Statement of the purpose of the study/program/project;
• Statement of the methods used;
• Summary of the results presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusion;
• Statement of the conclusions reached.

Formatting Requirements

Your abstract must conform to the above guidelines, as incorrect formatting could result in disqualification.

1. The abstract should be typed single-spaced, type no smaller than 10 point (12 cpi). 
2. Use a common font (e.g., Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Arial)
3. Set the margins to the following using Microsoft Word:  Top 1"; Bottom 1"; Left 1.25"; Right 1".
4. Abstract should be no more than one page in length.
5. The abstract’s title should be typed in CAPITAL LETTERS and should clearly represent the nature of the investigation.  
6. Title should be followed in lowercase letters by the author’s first and last names, degree, affiliation (if applicable), city, state, and country.  Underline the primary author’s name (one primary author per abstract).  
7. Leave one blank line between the title and the body of the abstract, and between paragraphs.  
8. Do not indent paragraphs.  
9. Use of standard abbreviations is desirable (e.g., RBC).  Use kg, gm, mg, mL, L, and %.  Place a special or unusual abbreviation in parentheses after the full word the first time that it appears. 
10. Use numerals to indicate numbers except to begin sentences.  
11. Do not use subtitles (e.g., Methods, Results).
12. Simple tables or graphs may be included; however, they must fit within the designated abstract space.
13. The abstract file should be saved as: primary author’s last name_first word in the title (e.g., Zucker_Effects).

Poster Presentations

Poster Presentations will be displayed on 4-foot-high by 6-foot-wide poster boards.  Pushpins and Velcro will be provided.  All presenters must register for the workshop.​

Poster Evaluation Criteria

Posters will be evaluated based on the following:

1. Did the poster have an appropriate organization (layout of the poster -title, sections)?
   
   
2. Did the introduction reflect why the poster is important?
   
   
3. Was the hypothesis clearly stated?
   
   
4. Did the researcher use appropriate methods in the study?
   
   
5. Were the findings in the result section clear and concise?
   
   
6. Was the discussion consistent with the initial hypothesis?
   
   
7. Was the conclusion supported by the results?
   
   
8. Did the researcher specify any limitations and how to address them.