8th Annual Summer Science Symposium

HYBRID: The MAPTA (Methodist Association for Postdoctoral & Trainee Affairs) will host the 8th Annual Summer Science Symposium, featuring poster and podium presentations from research trainees, clinical fellows and summer interns.

Eighth Annual MAPTA Summer Science Symposium
July 31 - Aug. 1, 2025 | 9 AM to 4 PM
Houston Methodist Research Institute | 2nd Floor Lobby & Auditorium

Description: Join us for the Eighth Annual MAPTA Summer Science Symposium, a premier event showcasing groundbreaking research from our vibrant community of graduate trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and summer undergraduate interns.

Day 1 will feature podium presentations from our graduate trainees, medical students and postdoctoral fellows, highlighting their innovative research across all fields of translational, basic science, and clinical research.

Day 2 will feature poster presentations, including contributions from both our trainee community and the summer undergraduate interns. This day also serves as the capstone project for our interns, marking their final day in the program.

We are also excited to announce the return of the PI Faculty Mentor of the Year Award. This award recognizes a principal investigator who has demonstrated exceptional mentorship, inspiring their mentees to achieve ambitious goals.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and celebrate the achievements of our talented trainee community. We look forward to seeing you there! Please email [MAPTA@houstonmethodist.org](mailto:MAPTA@houstonmethodist.org) with any questions.

Day 1 Schedule - Podium Presentations
9:15am – 9:30am Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30am – 11:30am Graduate Student Podium Presentations
11:30am – 12:00pm Break & Lunch Pickup
12:00pm – 1:00pm Keynote Speaker
1:00pm – 1:15pm Break
1:15pm – 3:20pm Postdoctoral/MD Podium Presentations
3:20pm – 3:30pm Closing Remarks

You can use the following link for connecting virtually to the podium presentations on Thurs. July 31:
https://houstonmethodist.zoom.us/j/98472334538?pwd=ta0BA1cjOAppnpob0RmaScGKI2vT99.1

Day 2 Schedule - Poster Presentations
9:25am – 9:30am Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30am – 10:30am Keynote Speaker
10:30am – 11:30am Grad Student & Postdoc Poster Session
11:30pm – 12:30pm Lunch
12:30pm – 1:15pm Summer Intern Poster Session #1
1:15pm – 2:00pm Summer Intern Poster Session #2
2:00pm – 2:45pm Summer Intern Poster Session #3
2:45pm – 3:30pm Summer Intern Poster Session #4
3:30pm – 4:00pm Break for Final Scoring
4:00pm Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

Event page and registration for attendance (required): https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/8th-annual-mapta-summer-science-symposium

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Parking: Parking is available in the Texas Medical Center parking garages but it is expensive. Information: https://www.tmc.edu/parking/visitor-parking/

Metro: The Houston Methodist Academic Institute is also easily accessible by the Metro Red Line: https://www.ridemetro.org/riding-metro/transit-services/metrorail