Event details
When Wednesday, August 14, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Where Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate St.
Who All CAN members and those interested in learning more about CAN, including:
- Faculty
- Postdoctoral scholars
- Postbacs and staff
- Graduate students
- Undergraduate students
Register to attend
We welcome all CAN Research Center members to attend, including faculty, staff, and trainees (graduate and undergraduate). In addition, any USC member interested in learning more about CAN is encouraged to attend.
Retreat agenda
Agenda is subject to minor changes.
- 9:00 a.m. Arrival and breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. Welcome, introductions, CAN year in review
Presenters: Dr. Jeff Twiss, Dr. Caitlin Hudac - 9:50 a.m. Invited speaker: Dr. Qun Lu, Professor and SmartState Endowed Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- 10:20 a.m. June strategic planning update and upcoming 2024–2025 programming
Presenter: Dr. Caitlin Hudac - 10:45 a.m. Break
- 11:00 a.m. Science flash talks
Speakers: Dr. Jessie Klusek, Dr. Fiona Hollis, Dr. Chase Francis, Dr. Alessandra Porcu - 12:00 p.m. Networking lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Community Advisory Board – year in review
Presenter: Dr. Caitlin Hudac - 1:45 p.m. Trainee science flash talks
Speakers: Dr. Cailee Nelson, Abigail Reza, Samaneh Matoo, Courtney Wright, Miranda Foster, Terika Smith - 2:45 p.m. Break
- 3:00 p.m. Translational science activity wrap-up
- 4:00 p.m. Strategic planning discussion
Presenter: Dr. Jane Roberts - 4:30 p.m. (optional) Social hour at Republic Biergarten + Kitchen, 931 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201 (one block away, short walk)