5 Minutes Research Sparks
5MReSPARKS
Emerging Researcher Awards
5MReSPARKS
Igniting Scientific Minds!
Spark Your Scientific Passion
The 5MReSPARKS competition is designed to be a catalyst for igniting the passion of the next generation of scientific minds. Through this platform, you will have the opportunity to:
Sharpen your presentation skills: Hone your ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely in a limited timeframe.
Gain valuable feedback: Receive constructive criticism from a panel of esteemed experts in your field.
Connect with peers and mentors: Network with fellow young researchers and established scientists, fostering lasting collaborations and learning from their experiences.
Run by Trainees, for Trainees
One of the unique aspects of 5MReSPARKS is that it is run by trainees, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for young scientists to thrive. We believe that this empowers trainees to develop leadership skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in organizing and managing a scientific competition.
5MReSPARKS 2023 Award Winners
First Place in Post-Graduate Research Competition
Abhay Srivastava, PhD
University of Manitoba, Canada
Presentation Title: Development of iPSC-based clinical trial selection platform for patients with inherited metabolic and cardiovascular disorders
Best Scientific Communication and Presentation
Lin Piao, Senior Research Professional
University of Chicago, USA
Presentation Title: Critical Role of Dynamin-Related Protein 1 (Drp1) in Regulating Mitochondrial Calcium Homeostasis During Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
First Place in Graduate Research Competition
Harish Babu Kolla, Graduate student
Dalhousie University, Canada
Presentation Title: Expanding CD19 CAR T Cell Therapy for Targeted Autoimmune Disease Treatment: Implications for Heart Conditions
Most Innovative and Impactful Research
Xisheng Li, PhD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA
Presentation Title: Extracellular Vesicles in Cardiovascular Nanomedicine
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Presentation Format
The selected participants will have 5 minutes to present their research followed by a 2-minute Q&A session.
Timelines to remember:
Abstract submission deadline - October 25, 2023 (closed)
Abstract acceptance email communication - Nov 1, 2023 (closed)
Oral Presentation at 5MReSPARKS session (on Symposium days) - Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2023 (Successful!)
5MReSPARKS Directors
Prasanna Krishnamurthy, DVM, PhD, FAHA
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, USA
Sanjiv Dhingra, PhD, FAHA, FCVS
St-Boniface Hospital Research
Winnipeg, Canada
5MReSPARKS Faculty Steering Committee
Suresh K Verma, PhD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
USA
WONG Wing Tak Jack, PhD
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Thomas Pulinilkunnil, PhD
Dalhousie University
Canada
Danish H Sayed, MBBS, MSc, PhD
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
USA
Hind Lal, PhD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
USA
Channakeshava S. Umeshappa, PhD
Dalhousie University
Canada
Vaibhav Patel, PhD
University of Calgary
Canada
5MReSparks Coordinators
Sarojini Singh, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, UAB
USA
Justin Bridges, BS, PhD Student
Graduate Student, UAB
USA
Abstract Review Committee
Consists of:
> Postdoctoral Fellows
> Research Associates
> Faculty members
Please note that the names of Committee members will be revealed after the Abstract acceptance email communications are sent out.