The annual Molecular and Developmental Biology Symposium is a highlight of the academic year. All students and faculty members meet for student research presentations at a local conference center. The purpose is to share project ideas, goals and results. Most graduate students will present their research at least once at national scientific meetings in their respective fields. The Richard Akeson Travel Fund has been established to provide financial support for students to attend these meetings.
Students present their research data and receive valuable feedback from experts in their fields.
In addition, these interactions provide opportunities for establishing scientific collaborations, building future employment prospects and networking. Serving infants to adolescents, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati is an international leader in pediatric healthcare, research and education.