Research Institute Holds Science Fair for Faculty
Every year thousands of young students participate in competitive science fairs held around the United States. These budding scientists work weeks, sometimes months, creating interesting projects they’ll display to the public.
The Children’s Research Institute at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC believes these fairs are such a good way to share scientific discoveries with the public that they’re holding similar events for their graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, hospital faculty and staff.
Earlier this month, Children’s Research Institute held its Annual Research Day. The event was open to the public and included more than 188 cutting-edge pediatric research projects. Presentations included a variety of research topics including autism, breast cancer, childhood obesity, MRI and tobacco studies.
Children’s Annual Research Day not only provides the public a chance to learn about new research being conducted at the facility, it also gives scientists an opportunity to swap findings with fellow professionals who might not be familiar with their work. Either way, the idea is catching on — this year’s fair was the largest in the event’s eight-year history. As one doctor said,
“We are pleased that so many of our investigators chose to share their innovative work with their colleagues and the public today. It truly exemplifies the spirit of collaboration we emphasize here at Children’s, and displays the depth of our multi-disciplinary work.”
Mark L. Batshaw, MD
Director, Children’s Research Institute
To learn more about the winning entries at the 2008 Children’s National Medical Center Annual Research Day, click here.
Source: ChildrensNational.org
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