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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 23h

Shoutout to the symposium planning committee, the entire SOM graduate office, the SOM Dean and Associate Dean, the BGSA e-board, student and faculty judges, members of the Pitt Sustainability Office, the Assembly building staff, and to all who helped us make this event a huge success!

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's symposium!

#awards #studentorg #BGSA #som

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Dr. Steven Salzberg, for delivering the most engaging keynote lecture at this year's symposium!

#sciencenerds #bgsa #pitt #symposium

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 1d

It's already been a week. Let's recap on the highlights of the symposium!

We had a tremendous poster session with a lot of cool science and energized presentations!

#BGSA #studentorg #SOM #pitt

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 6d

Our enthusiastic student talk: Febri Gunawan Sugiokto from PMI
#bgsa #symposium #studenttalks

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 6d

Our next speaker is Kristin Wannemo from CMP

#bgsa #symposium #studenttalks

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 6d

Next we have Kelsey Ertwine from PMI!

#bgsa #symposium #studenttalks

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

Our next speaker, Jane Siwek from CPCB

#bgsa #studentorg #symposium

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

Student talk 4: Daria Jelic from PMI

#bgsa #symposium #studenttalks

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

A big shoutout to Daria Van Tyne @dariavantyne.bsky.social , Distinguished Mentor Awardee 2025 for giving the coolest talk!

#symposium #bgsa #mentoroftheyear

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

Our next podium student talk, Akanksha Sachan from CPCB

#symposium #GSR #bgsa

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

We have Jack Little from CMP giving our first podium student talk!

#symposium #GSR #bgsa

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

Our first talk is this year’s Stephen L Phillips Scientific Achievement Awardee, Catherine Phelps @catmphelps.bsky.social (PMI)

#symposium #GSR #bgsa

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

We officially started! #30thGSRSymposium #BGSA

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

- This year, we’re committed to zero waste—NO FOOD GOES TO LANDFILL! Every plate, fork, and to-go box is made from compostable materials.
- The first 300 guests get Pantone notebooks and MUJI pens
- Photobooths to capture memories and show off your designs!
- Enjoy Salem’s breakfast and lunch!

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

This year's main highlights:
- 177+ game-changing posters and 7 peer-chosen talks.
- Renowned scientist Dr. Steven Salzberg (Bowtie & Tophat) joins us all day—ready to chat, brainstorm, and share his journey.

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow from 8am-6pm, The Assembly transforms into a celebration of graduate research, innovation, and sustainability at the 30th School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium.

See you tomorrow—bring your energy, your ideas, and join a scientific experience that is setting new standards!

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Two days left for the 2025 GSR Symposium!!
GSRS 2025 Biomedical Image of the Year 3rd Place: Daria Jelic (PMI)

Ferret Cerebellum Sialic Acid Histochemistry

#sciencenerds #imaging #biomedicalresearch #bgsa #studentorg

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Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Two days left for the 2025 GSR Symposium!!
GSRS 2025 Biomedical Image of the Year 2nd Place: Tina Yang (CMP)

Dopamine neuron system in Drosophila Melanogaster. This stylized image is a tribute to Andy Warhol and contains some elements of digital art.

#sciencenerds #imaging #biomedicalresearch

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 9d

Two days left for the 2025 GSR Symposium!!
GSRS 2025 Biomedical Image of the Year Winner: Connor Dufort (CNUP)

Pro-repair macrophages fill the dural meninges of the mouse brain post-stroke

#sciencenerds #imaging #biomedicaresearch #bgsa #studentorg

Pitt BGSA @pittbgsa.bsky.social · 13d

🎉 Only 7 days left until the 30th GSRS! 🎉
Get ready for Pitt’s biggest student-led research showcase. Hear a special message from our directors and join us in celebrating a milestone of discovery, collaboration, and innovation.
#GSRS30 #PittMed #GradSymposium #Countdown #StudentResearch #ScienceComm

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