The Department of Molecular Biosciences hosts an annual retreat every spring.  This one-day extravaganza provides an exciting opportunity for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to discuss science and professional development at the beautiful and conveniently located Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 

2019 Award Winners

Best Scientific Image: Mia Konjikusic

Best Poster: Morgan Gilman

Best Data Slam: Stephen Jones

Best Presentation, 1st Place: Caroline Davis

Best Presentation, 2nd Place: Janani Ramachandran

Best Presentation, 3rd Place: Souvik Bhattacharyya

Retreat Logo: Jayashree Srinivasan

MBS Retreat Activities include:

• Talks from students and postdocs
• Data Slam (A lightning round of short talks)
• Poster session
• Cash Prizes  (Best Talk, Data Slam and Poster)
• Theme Lunches (Peer- and mentor-led discussions over lunch)
• Image competition (Submit your prettiest science!)
• Drinks and Hors D'Ouevres

• KEYNOTE TBA

Timeline (by 5pm)

March 27, 2020: T-Shirt design entry deadline | Submit your T-Shirt Design

April 3, 2020: Image competition entry deadline | Submit your image

April 17, 2020: Poster and abstracts deadline

April 17, 2020: Registration deadline | Click here to register

Please Note: Please upload files through the widget on this page: https://molecularbiosci.utexas.edu/resources/outside-vendors. Name your files: First Name Last Name - Lab. If you want to make extra sure your submission is received, email Rebekka shermanloeffler@utexas.edu.

May 8th, 2019: MBS Retreat, 8:50am-7pm at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX).