Diabetes
This year's 5th Annual Inspire Conference, will focus on the topic of diabetes, including Type 1 and Type 2 forms of the disease, and pathways to future careers in addressing it. The talks will be delivered by University of Minnesota science, engineering and clinical faculty, students from the Medical School and professionals from leading medical.
9:40 to 9:45 am, Conference IEM Opening & Welcome
John Bischof, Ph.D., Director of Institute for Engineering in Medicine, University of Minnesota
9:45 to 9:50 am, College of Science & Engineering Welcome
Andrew Alleyne, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Science & Engineering, University of Minnesota
9:50 to 9:55 am, Medical School Welcome
Jakub Tolar, M.D., Ph.D., Dean of Medical School, University of Minnesota
9:55 to 10:00 am, Inspire Program Welcome
Rhonda Franklin, Ph.D. & Christopher Pennell, Ph.D., Inspire Co-Directors, University of Minnesota
10:00 to 10:20 am, Conference Welcome & Overview of the Day
Yoji Shimizu, Ph.D., Master of Ceremonies, University of Minnesota
10:40 to 11:25 am, Morning Breakout Sessions: Basics of Type I & Type II Diabetes
11:50 to 11:55 am, Introduction to Lunch Keynote
Yoji Shimizu, Ph.D., Master of Ceremonies, University of Minnesota
11:55 to 12:20 pm, My path from high school to academic diabetologist: challenges and opportunities
Betsy Seaquist, M.D., Chair, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota
12:20 to 12:25 pm, Preview of Career Pathways Breakout Sessions
Yoji Shimizu, Ph.D., Master of Ceremonies, University of Minnesota
12:40 to 1:25 pm, Afternoon Breakout Sessions: Pathways to Future Careers in Diabetes
1:40 to 2:00 pm, Reflections and next steps
Yoji Shimizu, Ph.D., Master of Ceremonies, University of Minnesota
2022 Program Book (.pdf)