2025 Merck-MBG Biologics and Vaccines Symposium Abstract Submission Form

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The MIT Biotech Group (MBG) is excited to announce the second annual Merck-MBG Biologics and Vaccines Symposium on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 in the iHQ Hacker Reactor (Floor 7 of MIT Building E38 at 292 Main Street).

We are seeking poster presentations and rapid-fire (10-minute) talk presentations from MIT grad students and postdocs for the Symposium. Please fill out this form by Monday, September 22nd 11:59 PM to be considered! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected presenters will be notified.

We will have cash prizes for the top 3 posters and the best rapid-fire talk!

The tentative schedule for the Symposium is:

9:20 AM - 10:00 AM — Time for poster presenters to set up

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM — Welcome and Introduction: Representatives from MBG and three Merck departments will provide a brief overview of their respective organizations.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM — Poster Session: MIT graduate students and postdocs as well as Merck representatives will showcase their research.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM — Keynote Lecture (lunch will be provided)

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM — Rapid-Fire Talks: MIT graduate students and postdocs will present their research in 10-minute talks followed by 5-minute Q&A periods.

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM — Career Panel: Representatives from different Merck departments will offer insights into their experience with scientific training, career development opportunities, and the transition from academia to industry.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Networking

Full Name (First & Last):

MIT Email Address:
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Role at MIT: *

Graduate Student

Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate

MIT Department Affiliation:
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Biological Engineering (Course 20)

Biology (Course 7)

Brain and Cognitive Sciences (Course 9)

Chemical Engineering (Course 10)

Chemistry (Course 5)

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Course 6)

Health Sciences and Technology (HST)

Materials Science and Engineering (Course 3)

Mechanical Engineering (Course 2)

Other:

Required

During which part of the Symposium would you like to present? *

You may select multiple options, but you will only be selected for either a poster or a talk.

Poster Session

Rapid-Fire Talks (10-minute talk, 5-minute Q&A)

Required

Title of Your Research Project: *

Principal Investigator/Supervisor/Advisor: *

Abstract for Your Poster/Talk: *

Maximum length: 400 words

Would you be willing to share a copy of your poster/talk with Merck following the Symposium? *

Yes

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