3rd Annual Neuroscience Research Symposium
Howard University College of Medicine AANS Medical Student Chapter
Washington D.C.
September 7, 2024
The Symposium
A Day of Academic Enrichment
September 7, 2024
09:00 am
This is the 3rd Annual Neuroscience Research Symposium established by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) medical student chapter at the Howard University College of Medicine. Our primary goal for this symposium is to give medical students interested in the neurosciences an opportunity to present their research to an audience of their peers. Through discourse, and question and answer sessions, we wish to create an environment of multidisciplinary collaboration as we strive to contribute to advances in the neurosciences. We welcome all medical students to share their research in neurosurgery, neurology, and basic neuroscience as we all endeavor to grow in our understanding of the complexities of the central nervous system.
Please complete the abstract submission form by clicking the submit button at the top right-hand side of the page next to agenda. The deadlines for abstract and late-breaking abstract submission are 11:59PM EST on Friday, August 23 and Friday, August 30 2024 respectively.
Presentation of an abstract is not required for participation. If you are interested in this educational experience and supporting your peers, please email us with your intent to attend. All are welcome.
About HUCM AANS
The AANS medical student chapter at Howard University College of Medicine was established in 2019 by Dr. Remi Wilson and its faculty sponsor, Dr. Damirez Fossett. Its purpose is to promote interest in neurosurgery amongst the student body. This is accomplished by community involvement, academic teaching sessions, journal clubs, shadowing and a host of other interactive activities.
Guest Speaker
Damirez Fossett, MD, FAANS, FACS is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the College of Medicine at Howard University and serves as Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Howard University Hospital. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Fossett attended Yale University where he graduated with a B.S. in Biology. After obtaining his M.D. from Johns Hopkins University, he completed his residency at George Washington University under the tutelage of Dr. Edward Laws and Dr. Laligam Sekhar. Dr. Fossett has authored numerous papers on operative neurosurgical anatomy and 2 textbooks. His passion is teaching medical students and residents, for which he was recognized with the CNS Educator of the Year Award in 2023.
Agenda
8AM
Registration and continental breakfast
Location: Lobby and Gallery Room
8:45AM
Opening remarks by Dr. Damirez Fossett
Location: Fourth Floor Meeting Area
9AM
Academic presentations
Location: Rooms 232, 233, 234, 239
1PM
Luncheon and meet-and-greet
Location: Fourth Floor Meeting Area
1:45PM
Closing remarks by Dr. Damirez Fossett
Location: Fourth Floor Meeting Area
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Also, please look for us on social media. See you soon!
Email: hucm.aans@gmail.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a registration fee? No, the symposium is free to all those who desire to attend.
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Can I submit work that has been presented previously or will be presented at another conference (i.e. AANS 2024)? Yes, so long as it falls within the fields of neurology, neurosurgery or neuroscience.
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Can I attend if I don't have a project to present? Yes, this is an educational opportunity and we welcome all those interested in participating. Please simply send us an email to confirm your intent to attend.
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Is there a virtual option? No, this is a fully in-person experience.
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Will food be provided? Yes, breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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What is the benefit of participating? This is a conference put on by students for students. It is a great learning opportunity for us to share as future colleagues.