Department of Physiology & Biophysics - 2024 Retreat

Time

Agenda

8:15 a.m.

Breakfast & Coffee

8:45 a.m.

Welcome

9:00 a.m.

History of the Department of Physiology and Future
- Mike Cahalan, PhD. Chair of Department of Physiology & Biophysics

9:15 a.m.

Career Journey, Success & Advice for Future Generation of Scientists:
Lightning Talks & Panel Discussion
- Albert Zlotnik, Ph.D.
- Milton Greenberg, Ph.D.

9:45 a.m.

Q&A, Coffee Break & Informal Networking

10:00 a.m.

Panel Discussion with Faculty members (Early, Mid & Late Career Stages)

11:00 a.m.

Lunch/Department & Lab Pictures

12:00 p.m.

Team Building, Networking Skills Workshop
- Bri McWhorter, Founder & CEO, Activate to Captivate

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Faculty Meeting Walk

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Graduate Students/ PostDocs Team Building, Networking Skills Workshop
- Bri McWhorter, Founder & CEO, Activate to Captivate

1:15 p.m.

Awards Presentation
1) Research Achievement Awards (Graduate Student, Postdoc, Research Staff)
2) Mentoring Award (Best Faculty Mentor)

1:30 p.m.

Closing Address

4:00-7:00p.m.

Happy Hour & Information Networking
- Fireside Terrace, Crown Plaza Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA