1. Alan Daugherty University of Kentucky alan.daugherty@uky.edu

2. American Heart Association
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Council
Membership Renewal
Council Preference

3. Early Career Committee
ATVB
Early Career Committee
Kathryn Moore
Vice Chair
Muredach Reilly
Chair

4. Gateway to Scientific Networking
Unknown
Science
Famous Science

5. What is the Purpose of a Poster
Presentation?
Communicate the science.
Obtain feedback.
Advertise the presenters knowledge and talent.
Promote networking.

6. What Makes an Excellent
Poster Presentation?
Opinions differ!

7. Genetic Deletion of Protein x Decreases Vascular Disease A. N
Genetic Deletion of Protein x Decreases Vascular Disease A.N. Author, Highly Esteemed University, Center of the Universe, A Country
LOGO
Introduction
Protein is expressed
Deficiency of X inhibits a response
Summary
Design
Mice deficiency in X have high blood pressure
Cellular effects of X deficiency
Conclusion

8. Common Problems of Poster Design
Too much information - – everything should be readable from 4 feet.
Erratic organization
Not a clear delivery of the take home point.

9. The Initial Contact Make sure your name tag is visible.
Introduce yourself to a person who looks at your poster.
For Early Career Investigators, give your stage of career

10. Demeanor

11. Presenting Your Poster
Tell a Story!!
The aim of the study
The sequence of how I performed experiments to address the aim.
I conclude….

12. How Long Should I Present
My Poster?
2- 3 minutes
Be prepared to respond to questions, but get back on track