ARO Committee Connect: Bridging Passion and Purpose - Come hear from each ARO Committee and learn how you can get involved!
Wednesday, 1/22/25, 12-1:30 EST
Funding Your Scientific Genius!
Wednesday, 1/29/25, 12-1PM EST
ARO MWM 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Plan, Connect, and Succeed Coffee Hour Hosted by the Diversity & Minority Affairs Committee
Thursday, 1/30/25, 12-1PM EST
Pre-MWM Session - spARO: Work/Life Balance and Mentor/Mentee Communication with Dr. Anahita Mehta & Dr. Mike Bowl
Tuesday, 2/4/25, 10:30-11:30AM EST
Pre-MWM Session - spARO: Navigating the Grant Landscape with Dr. Christopher Geissler & Dr. Holly Storkel
Tuesday 2/4/25, 3:30-4:30PM EST
Behind the Scenes with Publication!
Wednesday 2/5/25, 12-1PM EST
Pre-MWM Workshop - NIDCD: Research Training Programs and their Review
Wednesday 2/5/25, 3-4PM EST
Pre-MWM Session - spARO: Careers in Academia with Dr. Steve Lomber & Dr. Sarah Hayes
Thursday 2/6/25, 10:30-11:30AM EST
Pre-MWM Session - spARO: Careers in Industry with Dr. Esra Camci & Dr. Jeffrey Lichtenhan
Thursday 2/6/25, 3:30-4:30PM EST
ARO is thrilled to offer two satellite symposia and two gEAR workshops on Friday, February 21st. We will also offer a number of pre-event virtual sessions. Keep an eye out for additional details as they become available.
Pharmaceutical Interventions for Hearing Loss (PIHL) Satellite Symposium
- Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST (local time)
The "Investigational medicines for hearing loss prevention and hearing restoration" symposium is organized by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE) Pharmaceutical Interventions for Hearing Loss (PIHL) committee. This symposium will provide a comprehensive overview of steps within the discovery pipeline for inner ear medicines, resources available to support development of biologics and pharmaceuticals, and updates on the development of select agents. All presenters will emphasize education on best practices and information to be aware of regardless of whether your work is housed in an academic or industry setting.
Confirmed speakers include:
The Hearing Center for Excellence gratefully acknowledges symposium support from Acousia Therapeutics, the Acoustical Society of America, CBSET, Cilcare, and Turner Scientific, with additional support from Creighton University Bellucci Translational Hearing Center, the University of Texas at Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Research, and the University of Texas at Dallas Clinical and Translational Research Center.
Ménière’s Disease Satellite Symposium
- Friday, February 21, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST (local time)
- Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that includes episodes of vertigo with possible hearing loss and related symptoms, including ringing or buzzing in the ear and a feeling of pressure or “fullness” in the ear. Episodic in nature, Ménière’s can take months or even years to diagnose, which adds to the challenges faced by those suffering from its symptoms. This symposium will bring together researchers, clinicians, and patient perspectives to survey the current state of research and clinical approaches to Ménière’s disease. It will identify knowledge gaps and barriers to advancing research on, and treatment of, this disorder. The session is organized in two parts.
gEAR Session: Beginner Workshop - Introduction to gEAR
-Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST (local time)
-Cost to participate: $15
-In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll guide you through the essentials of navigating and using the platform’s features to simplify gene expression analysis. Topics include creating an account, using the user dashboard, performing gene searches, and customizing expression displays. You’ll also explore dataset collections, gene lists, and the Dataset Explorer and Comparison Tool for deeper insights. Hands-on experience with our Single Cell Workbench, tailored for single-cell RNA-Seq analysis, is also included. This workshop is perfect for newcomers to gene expression analysis or anyone seeking a user-friendly platform to streamline workflows!
gEAR Session: Advanced gEAR Workshop (One hour of instruction followed by open lab)
-Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST (local time)
-Cost to participate: $15
-Designed for those familiar with the basics of the gEAR Portal, this advanced workshop provides an in-depth look at the platform’s customizable features. Participants will learn to upload and organize their datasets, create curated displays, and develop custom gene lists. We’ll cover building dataset collections, utilizing transfer learning (projections), and adapting the portal to specific research needs. This session includes time for hands-on practice, where you can experiment with different features under expert guidance. Plus, test your skills in our “gEAR-lympics” competition—a fun, task-based challenge!
