V I R T U A L

Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF)

February 27, 2021

The Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF) provides medical and graduate students as well as other health professional students the opportunity to present their original biomedical research in either an oral or poster format. This year's MSBRF will be no different. Using a virtual format, students will present both oral and poster presentations and receive critical feedback.

Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Creighton University (CU), the forum offers an excellent opportunity for participants to receive critical review and recognition of their research from their peers and established scientists.

Financial awards are given in various categories.

Over the past 50 years, MSBRF has grown into an important assembly of young scientists. Last year, over 100 students from Midwest medical schools presented their research. This year's virtual format seeks to give students the same experiene and gain valuable feedback from across the midwest region.

Joining the Forum

To be eligible to participate in the Forum, you must currently be either: 

• a medical, veterinary science, dental, nursing, pharmacy or other health professional student;
• a graduate student enrolled in a medical institution;
• an MD/PhD student; or
• an intern or resident.

Registration and Abstract Submission Process

1. REGISTER ONLINE.

   • The registration fee to join the Forum is $70. The reduced fee shows a significant reduction to match the virtual format.  The new fee covers the cost of administrative and IT services. 

   • Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to submit your abstract and faculty approval form.

     REGISTER NOW
     

     UNMC Students: We are NOT able to accept payment using GRANT cost centers (those starting with 34, 35, or 36).

2. SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT AND FACULTY APPROVAL FORM

   Remember, you will receive the link to submit your abstract and faculty approval form in your registration confirmation email and you must strictly comply with the abstract submission guidelines. Failure to comply with the guidelines will result in rejection of your abstract.

   The title of your file must include the following information:

   • Category: OP - Oral Presentation or PP - Poster Presentation
   • Student Classification: Dental, Graduate, Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Other
   • Author's Last Name
   • Author's First Name
   • Abstract or Approval
     
     

    File name examples:

   • John Smith, a veterinary student, submitting an oral presentation abstract:
     OP_Veterinary_Smith_John_Abstract.docx
     
     
   • Jane Johnson, a medical student, submitting a poster presentation abstract:
     PP_Medical_Johnson_Jane_Abstract.docx
     
     
   • Joseph Jones, a dental student, submitting faculty approval form for an oral presentation:
     OP_Dental_Jones_Joseph_Approval.pdf

Deadline for registration and abstract submission is January 11, 2021.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

The registration fee for an abstract that is not accepted will be refunded. No other refunds will be processed. If, for any reason, you will not be able to present at the Forum, you must provide written notification, with the consent of your advisor, no later than Friday, February 12, 2021.

Questions?

Contact Whitney VanArsdall at whitney.vanarsdall@unmc.edu.

MSBRF Committee

The MSBRF Committee is composed of students, faculty, and staff of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Creighton University (CU).

Award Categories