Neuroscience 2024 Open House.pdf

I. PURPOSE

The Neuroscience PhD program at the Uniformed Services University (USU) is hosting an Open House to showcase a cadre of vendors who provide neuroscience equipment, supplies, services, and software.

The Neuroscience PhD program Open House is scheduled for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024, from 3PM through 5PM EST. The Open House is currently scheduled for in-person attendance (no virtual component) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.

II. BACKGROUND

USU was established by Congress in 1972 to provide a comprehensive education in medicine to those who demonstrate potential for careers as Medical Corps officers in the uniformed services. The USU Graduate Program in Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary doctoral program with courses and research training provided by over 40 neuroscience faculty holding primary appointments in the Departments of Anatomy, Physiology & Genetics, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Neurology, Medical & Clinical Psychology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry at USU. The interdisciplinary nature of the program permits a choice of courses and research areas; training programs are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.

III. AGENDA

The Open House will include on-site exhibitors and is an opportunity for faculty, students, fellows, and researchers to convene. The audience is faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research technicians in neuroscience laboratories. Laboratories have an interest in basic and preclinical research, with a focus on animal models, in vivo and ex vivo imaging, protein biochemistry, bench-based analysis, cell culture, etc.

IV. HOW TO REGISTER

There is no charge to register as an Exhibitor. Exhibit space is limited. A maximum of 20 vendors is possible, and spots will be given out on a first come, first served basis.

To register as an Exhibitor – please refer to the link below:

https://forms.gle/MhLumZkJwKhvhgi3A

Registration will close once all Exhibitor slots are filled.

Registrations will not be accepted via email or through any other method. You must register through the link provided above.

V. EVENT LOGISTICS

Once you have been confirmed as an Exhibitor, you will receive a confirmation email and you will be provided with all event logistics such as: directions, transportation options, parking, and other related concerns.

VI. DISCLAIMER TO PROSPECTIVE ATTENDEES

https://forms.gle/MhLumZkJwKhvhgi3A

THIS IS A SPECIAL NOTICE. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Special Notice is to advertise the opportunity to attend this Open House.

Interested parties are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information, administrative costs, or travel costs incurred during the course of attendance or preparation of attendance. All costs associated with attendance will be solely at the attendee's expense.

Information posted to Contract Opportunities takes precedence over information provided elsewhere and serves as the Government's official government-wide point of entry (GPE).

VII. QUESTIONS

All questions concerning this event should be directed to: Tina Finley, netina.finley@usuhs.edu, with the subject line entitled: "USU Neuroscience Open House".