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Presentation software programs have advanced to the point where you no longer need to be an experienced designer to put together a compelling piece of collateral that conveys your findings about academic research in exactly the right way. With the right materials, the right presentation software, and a little bit of time, you can visualize any data that you have in the form of a terrific presentation that sells your research better than numbers alone ever could. However, this does not mean that you shouldn’t keep in mind a few things. As both a marketing tool and a means to convey information, presentations are helpful because they are malleable—the format can essentially be anything you need it to be at any given time. The other side of this, however, is that there are certain traps that are all too easy for even experts to fall into that will harm your ultimate message, not help it. If you wish to learn how to make a professional research presentation as an author, or a researcher, then you should avoid some mistakes at all costs.
As a researcher or a student, your number one goal isn’t just to provide insight into a topic—it’s to do so in a compelling way. It is important to communicate ideas in a way that is both easy to understand for people who haven’t completed the work you have and to do so in a compelling and engaging way. In many ways, it’s a lot like telling a story—albeit one that is heavily research-oriented. Every story has a beginning, middle, and end and you need to ensure that the content in the presentation has a proper narrative flow.
In many ways, your presentation will operate exactly along the same lines. To that end, always remember to make sure that the information is presented not only in the right manner but also in the right order to complement intent and maximize impact. If you have three subtopics within a presentation, all of which are related but are still different ideas, don’t mix and match the content. Don’t jump from one topic to the other and back again—you’re only going to lose focus and eventually, the attention of your reader.
If you start preparing your presentation and realize that you’re actually kind of covering two distinct and different topics, don’t be afraid to break one presentation into two. You’ll be able to devote more attention to promoting each idea and you’ll walk away with two great pieces of research presentations instead of one “okay” one.
Another element of your presentation that you need to pay extremely close attention to is the length. This goes back to another one of the old rules of storytelling: “Whatever you do, don’t overstay your welcome.” While it is true that presentations are naturally designed to be a longer form than something like an Infographic, it’s important to recognize when you’re asking too much of your reader/viewer. A presentation isn’t just a visualized form of something like a white paper. It’s a unique medium all unto itself.
When you start preparing your presentation for the first time, feel free to include as many slides or as much information as you want. Also, don’t forget that there are three versions of your presentation that will exist—the initial outline, the “first draft” of the presentation and the final edited version that you release. Make an effort to only include information that A) is needed to understand your research topic, and B) is necessary to contextualize your findings or the points you’re trying to make. Go through your presentation from start to finish and really try to experience it with fresh eyes—the same way your audience will.
Does it feel like the end of your presentation is getting a little sluggish? You feel that it should be over but there are ten slides to go still. Be precise in your editing process —rest assured that you’ll thank yourself when the end result is much more powerful than it would be if it had remained bloated.
In many ways, presentations provide a unified experience where you can have text, images, video, and more. Remember that human beings are visual learners— visuals are processed up to 60,000 times faster than text and people have a much easier time understanding complex information when it is paired with relevant images as opposed to just text. As an author, researcher, or student, your job is to take complicated ideas and present them in a way that is appealing to a larger audience. Presentations are one of the most essential ways for you to do exactly that. The central message you are trying to convey—the thesis, if you will—needs to be strong enough to justify the creation of a presentation in the first place.
It needs to be a big enough topic to warrant a lengthy experience and a compelling enough story that demands to be told in this particular format above all others. If you start from that simple foundation and build outward, you’ll be left with the best type of marketing tool—one that promotes your research for you and one that people can’t wait to share with their friends and colleagues.
Payman Taei is the founder of Visme , an easy-to-use online tool to create engaging presentations, infographics, and other forms of visual content. He is also the founder of HindSite Interactive , an award-winning Maryland based digital agency specializing in website design, user experience, and web app development.
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In theory, it couldn’t be easier to take your written research proposal and turn it into a presentation. Many people find presenting ideas easier than writing about them as writing is inherently difficult. On the other hand, standing up in front of a room of strangers, or worse those you know, is also a bewildering task. Essentially, you have a story to tell, but does not mean you are story telling. It means that your presentation will require you to talk continuously for your alloted period of time, and that the sentences must follow on from each other in a logical narative; i.e. a story.
So where do you start?
Here are some simple rules to help guide you to build your presentation:
Keep to your written proposal formula
Slide layout
Practice, practice, practice
Maybe I've got it all wrong?
There are some things that I still need to learn about presentations. Have a look at the following video and see what you think. There are some really good points made here, and I think I should update my example slides to reflect these ideas. I especially like the use of contrast to focus attention.
Oral presentation, compiling a powerpoint.
Abstract : a short statement that describes a longer work.
Oral presentations usually introduce a discussion of a topic or research paper. A good oral presentation is focused, concise, and interesting in order to trigger a discussion.
An effective PowerPoint presentation is just an aid to the presentation, not the presentation itself .
By: Author Shrot Katewa
As a researcher, it is quite pointless to do the research if we are unable to share the findings with our audience appropriately! Using PowerPoint is one of the best ways to present research outcomes. But, how does one present qualitative research findings using PowerPoint?
In order to present the qualitative research findings using PowerPoint, you need to create a robust structure for your presentation, make it engaging and visually appealing, present the patterns with explanations for it and highlight the conclusion of your research findings.
In this article, we will help you understand the structure of your presentation. Plus, we’ll share some handy tips that will make your qualitative research presentation really effective!
Creating the right structure for your presentation is key to ensuring that it is correctly understood by your audience.
The structure of your Research Presentation not only makes it easier for you to create the document, it also makes it simple for the audience to understand what all will be covered in the presentation at the time of presenting it to your audience.
Furthermore, having a robust structure is a great way to ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the points while working on creating the presentation.
But, what structure should one follow?
Creating a good structure can be tricky for some. Thus, I’m sharing what has worked well for me during my previous research projects.
NOTE – It is important to note that although the following structure is highly effective for most research findings presentation, it has been generalized in order to serve a wide range of research projects. You may want to take a look at points that are very specific to the nature of your research project and include them at your discretion.
Here’s my recommended structure to create your Research Findings presentation –
A great way to start your presentation is to highlight the objective of your research project.
It is important to remember that merely sharing the objective may sometimes not be enough. A short backstory along with the purpose of your research project can pack a powerful punch ! It not only validates the reasoning for your project but also subtly establishes trust with your audience.
However, do make sure that you’re not reading the backstory from the slide. Let it flow naturally when you are delivering the presentation. Keep the presentation as minimalistic as possible.
Once you’ve established the objective, the next thing that you may want to do is perhaps share the key parameters considered for the success of your project.
Every research project, including qualitative research, needs to have a few key parameters to measure against the objective of the research.
For example – If the goal of your project is to gather the sentiments of a certain group of people for a particular product, you may need to measure their feelings. Are they happy or unhappy using the product? How do they perceive the branding of the product? Is it affordable?
Make sure that you list down all such key parameters that were considered while conducting the qualitative research.
In general, laying these out before sharing the outcome can help your audience think from your perspective and look at the findings from the correct lens.
The next thing that you may want to include in your presentation is the methodology that you adopted for conducting the research.
By knowing your approach, the audience can be better prepared for the outcome of your project. Ensure that you provide sound reasoning for the chosen methodology.
This section of your presentation can also showcase some pictures of the research being conducted. If you have captured a video, include that. Doing this provides further validation of your project.
This is the section that will constitute the bulk of the your presentation.
Use the slides in this section to describe the observations, and the resulting outcomes on each of the key parameters that were considered for the research project.
It is usually a good idea to dedicate at least 1 or more slides for each parameter . Make sure that you present data wherever possible. However, ensure that the data presented can be easily comprehended.
Provide key learnings from the data, highlight any outliers, and possible reasoning for it. Try not to go too in-depth with the stats as this can overwhelm the audience. Remember, a presentation is most helpful when it is used to provide key highlights of the research !
Apart from using the data, make sure that you also include a few quotes from the participants.
Once you’ve taken the audience through the core part of your research findings, it is a good practice to summarize the key learnings from each of the section of your project.
Make sure your touch upon some of the key learnings covered in the research outcome of your presentation.
Furthermore, include any additional observations and key points that you may have had which were previously not covered.
The summary slide also often acts as “Key Takeaways” from the research for your audience. Thus, make sure that you maintain brevity and highlight only the points that you want your audience to remember even after the presentation.
While this can be an optional section for some of the researchers.
However, dedicating a section on inclusions and exclusions in your presentation can be a great value add! This section helps your audience understand the key factors that were excluded (or included) on purpose!
Moreover, it creates a sense of thoroughness in the minds of your audience.
The purpose of the conclusion slide of your research findings presentation is to revisit the objective, and present a conclusion.
A conclusion may simply validate or nullify the objective. It may sometimes do neither. Nevertheless, having a conclusion slide makes your presentation come a full circle. It creates this sense of completion in the minds of your audience.
Finally, since your audience did not spend as much time as you did on the research project, people are bound to have a few questions.
Thus, the last part of your presentation structure should be dedicated to allowing your audience to ask questions.
For a presentation to be effective, it is important that the presentation is not only well structured but also that it is well created and nicely delivered!
While we have already covered the structure, let me share with you some tips that you can help you create and deliver the presentation effectively.
Using visuals in your presentation is a great way to keep the presentations engaging!
Visual aids not only help make the presentation less boring, but it also helps your audience in retaining the information better!
So, use images and videos of the actual research wherever possible. If these do not suffice or do not give a professional feel, there are a number of resources online from where you can source royalty-free images.
My recommendation for high-quality royalty-free images would be either Unsplash or Pexels . Both are really good. The only downside is that they often do not provide the perfect image that can be used. That said, it can get the job done for at least half the time.
If you are unable to find the perfect free image, I recommend checking out Dreamstime . They have a huge library of images and are much cheaper than most of the other image banks. I personally use Dreamstime for my presentation projects!
I cannot stress enough on how important it is to give your presentation a human touch. Delivering a presentation in the form of a story does just that! Furthermore, storytelling is also a great tool for visualization .
Data can be hard-hitting, whereas a touching story can tickle the emotions of your audience on various levels!
One of the best ways to present a story with your research project is to start with the backstory of the objective. We’ve already talked about this in the earlier part of this article.
Start with why is this research project is so important. Follow a story arc that provides an exciting experience of the beginning, the middle, and a progression towards a climax; much like a plot of a soap opera.
Including quotes of the participants in your research findings presentation not only provides evidence but also demonstrates authenticity!
Quotes function as a platform to include the voice of the target group and provide a peek into the mindset of the target audience.
When using quotes, keep these things in mind –
When using quotes in your presentation, make sure that you use them in their raw unedited form.
The need to edit quotes should be only restricted to aid comprehension and sometimes coherence.
Furthermore, when editing the quotes, make sure that you use brackets to insert clarifying words. The standard format for using the brackets is to use square brackets for clarifying words and normal brackets for adding a missing explanation.
It is important to know which quotes to include in your presentation. I use the following 3 criteria when selecting the quote –
It is important to preserve and protect the identity of the participant. This can be done by maintaining confidentiality and anonymity.
Thus, refrain from using the name of the participant. An alternative could be using codes, using pseudonyms (made up names) or simply using other general non-identifiable parameters.
Do note, when using pseudonyms, remember to highlight it in the presentation.
If, however, you do need to use the name of the respondent, make sure that the participant is okay with it and you have adequate permissions to use their name.
It is quite obvious for most of us that we need to create a visually appealing presentation. But, making it pleasing to the eye can be a bit challenging.
Fortunately, we wrote a detailed blog post with tips on how to make your presentation attractive. It provides you with easy and effective tips that you can use even as a beginner! Make sure you check that article.
7 EASY tips that ALWAYS make your PPT presentation attractive (even for beginners)
In addition to the tips mentioned in the article, let me share a few things that you can do which are specific to research outcome presentations.
Using the right colors are key to make a presentation look good.
One of the most common mistakes that people make is use too many colors in their presentation!
My recommendation would be to go with a monochromatic color scheme in PowerPoint .
When making a presentation on research outcomes, you are bound to present some data.
But, when data is not presented in a proper manner, it can easily and quickly make your presentation look displeasing! The video below can be a good starting point.
Using neat looking tables can simply transform the way your presentation looks. So don’t just dump the data from excel on your PowerPoint presentation. Spend a few minutes on fixing it!
When presenting data, my recommendation would be that graphs and charts should be your first preference.
Using graphs or charts make it easier to read the data, takes less time for the audience to comprehend, and it also helps to identify a trend.
However, make sure that the correct chart type is used when representing the data. The last thing that you want is to poorly represent a key piece of information.
Consider the following example –
This slide could have been created just as easily using bullet points. However, using icons and representing the information in a different format makes the slide pleasing on the eye.
Thus, always try to use icons wherever possible instead of bullet points.
Many times, as a research project manager, we tend to focus on the trends extracted from a data set.
While it is important to identify patterns in the data and provide an adequate explanation for the pattern, it is equally important sometimes to highlight the outliers prominently.
It is easy to forget that there may be hidden learnings even in the outliers. At times, the data trend may be re-iterating the common wisdom. However, upon analyzing the outlier data points, you may get insight into how a few participants are doing things successfully despite not following the common knowledge.
That said, not every outlier will reveal hidden information. So, do verify what to include and what to exclude.
I admit, making any presentation can be a tough ask let alone making a presentation for showcasing qualitative research findings. This is especially hard when we don’t have the necessary skills for creating a presentation.
One quick way to overcome this challenge could be take inspiration from other similar presentations that we may have liked.
There is no shame in being inspired from others. If you don’t have any handy references, you can surely Google it to find a few examples.
One trick that almost always works for me is using Pinterest .
But, don’t just directly search for a research presentation. You will have little to no success with it. The key is to look for specific examples for inspiration. For eg. search for Title Slide examples, or Image Layout Examples in Presentation.
The last tip that I would want to provide is to make sure that you share the presentation with supportive colleagues or mentors to attain feedback.
This step can be critical to iron out the chinks in the armor. As research project manager, it is common for you to get a bit too involved with the project. This can lead to possibilities wherein you miss out on things.
A good way to overcome this challenge is to get a fresh perspective on your project and the presentation once it has been prepared.
Taking critical feedback before your final presentation can also prepare you to handle tough questions in an adept manner.
It is quite important to ensure that we get it right when working on a presentation that showcases the findings of our research project. After all, we don’t want to be in a situation wherein we put in all the hard-work in the project, but we fail to deliver the outcome appropriately.
I hope you will find the aforementioned tips and structure useful, and if you do, make sure that you bookmark this page and spread the word. Wishing you all the very best for your project!
Published on 01 Feb 2023
Presenting at a conference can be stressful, but can lead to many opportunities, which is why coming prepared is super beneficial.
The internet is full to the brim with tips for making a good presentation. From what you wear to how you stand to good slide design, there’s no shortage of advice to make any old presentation come to life.
But, not all presentations are created equal. Research presentations, in particular, are unique.
Communicating complex concepts to an audience with a varied range of awareness about your research topic can be tricky. A lack of guidance and preparation can ruin your chance to share important information with a conference community. This could mean lost opportunities in collaboration or funding or lost confidence in yourself and your work.
So, we’ve put together a list of tips with research presentations in mind. Here’s our top to-do’s when preparing to present your research.
The worst thing you could do for your research is to not present it at all. As intimidating as it can be to get up in front of an audience, you shouldn’t let that stop you from seizing a good opportunity to share your work with a wider community.
These contestants from the Vitae Three Minute Thesis Competition have some great advice to share on taking every possible chance to talk about your research.
Before you get started on your presentation, double-check if you’ve been given guidelines for it.
If you don’t have specific guidelines for the context of your presentation, we’ve put together a general outline to help you get started. It’s made with the assumption of a 10-15 minute presentation time. So, if you have longer to present, you can always extend important sections or talk longer on certain slides:
Plan for about one minute for each slide of information that you have. Be sure that you don’t cram your slides with text (stick to bullet points and images to emphasize key points).
And, if you’re looking for more inspiration to help you in scripting an oral research presentation. University of Virginia has a helpful oral presentation outline script .
A PhD Student working on an upcoming oral presentation.
As mentioned in the intro, research presentations are unique because they deal with specialized topics and complicated concepts. There’s a good chance that a large section of your audience won’t have the same understanding of your topic area as you do. So, do your best to understand where your listeners are at and adapt your language/definitions to that.
There’s an increasing awareness around the importance of scientific communication. Comms experts have even started giving TED Talks on how to bridge the gap between science and the public (check out Talk Nerdy to Me ). A general communication tip is to find out what sort of audience will listen to your talk. Then, beware of using jargon and acronyms unless you're 100% certain that your audience knows what they mean.
On the other end of the spectrum, you don’t want to underestimate your audience. Giving too much background or spending ages summarizing old work to a group of experts in the field would be a waste of valuable presentation time (and would put you at risk of losing your audience's interest).
Finally, if you can, practice your presentation on someone with a similar level of topic knowledge to the audience you’ll be presenting to.
In scenarios where it’s appropriate, crafting a story allows you to break free from the often rigid tone of scientific communications. It helps your brain hit the refresh button and observe your findings from a new perspective. Plus, it can be a lot of fun to do!
If you have a chance to use scientific storytelling in your presentation, take full advantage of it. The best way to weave a story for your audience into a presentation is by setting the scene during your introduction. As you set the context of your research, set the context of your story/example at the same time. Continue drawing those parallels as you present. Then, deliver the main message of the story (or the “Aha!”) moment during your presentation’s conclusion.
If delivered well, a good story will keep your audience on the edge of their seats and glued to your entire presentation.
Along the same lines as using storytelling, it’s important to think of WHY your audience should care about your work. Find ways to connect your research to valuable outcomes in society. Take your individual points on each slide and bring things back to the bigger picture. Constantly remind your listeners how it’s all connected and why that’s important.
One helpful way to get in this mindset is to look back to the moment before you became an expert on your topic. What got you interested? What was the reason for asking your research question? And, what motivated you to power through all the hard work to come? Then, looking forward, think about what key takeaways were most interesting or surprised you the most. How can these be applied to impact positive change in your research field or the wider community?
It’s tempting to discuss all the small details of your methods or findings. Instead, focus on the most important information and takeaways that you think your audience will connect with. Decide on these takeaways before you script your presentation so that you can set the scene properly and provide only the information that has an added value.
When it comes to choosing data to display in your presentation slides, keep it simple. Wherever possible, use visuals to communicate your findings as opposed to large tables filled with numbers. This article by Richard Chambers has some great tips on using visuals in your slides and graphs.
With the above tip in mind: Just because you don’t include data and tables in your main presentation slides, doesn’t mean you can’t keep them handy for reference. If there’s a Q&A session after your presentation (or if you’ll be sharing your slides to view on-demand after) one great trick is to include additional slides/materials after your closing slide. You can keep these in your metaphorical “back pocket” to refer to if a specific question is asked about a data set or method. They’re also handy for people viewing your presentation slides later that might want to do a deeper dive into your methods/results.
However, just because you have these extra slides doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make the effort to make that information more accessible. A research conference platform like Fourwaves allows presenters to attach supplementary materials (figures, posters, slides, videos and more) that conference participants can access anytime.
Curiosity is a good thing. Whether you have a Q&A session or not, you should want to leave your audience with a few key questions. The most important one:
“Where can I find out more?”
Obviously, it’s important to answer basic questions about your research context, hypothesis, methods, results, and interpretation. If you answer these while focusing on the “Why?” and weaving a good story, you’ll be setting the stage for an engaging Q&A session and/or some great discussions in the halls after your presentation. Just be sure that you have further links or materials ready to provide to those who are curious.
Throughout the entire process of scripting, creating your slides, and presenting, it’s important to remember that no one knows your research better than you do. If you’re nervous, remind yourself that the people who come to listen to your presentation are most likely there due to a genuine interest in your work. The pressure isn’t to connect with an uninterested audience - it’s to make your research more accessible and relevant for an already curious audience.
Finally, to practice what we preached in our last tip: If you’re looking to learn more about preparing for a research presentation, check out our articles on how to dress for a scientific conference and general conference presentation tips .
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Putting together a presentation might not seem like such a difficult task. Depending on the topic and industry, there will be different degrees of complexity but, in most cases, it’s a pretty straightforward process. First, you establish the audience you’re going to be presenting to, make sure you have enough information about them so that you know what to include and what not to. Then, you move on to the topic of the presentation and start mapping out a structure for it that will serve as a skeleton. In today’s article, we’ll be looking at building the actual content for this structure and, more importantly, presentation research.
Also read: 17 Presentation Techniques For A Great Keynote
Regardless of their age or experience, your audience will be expecting some sort of valuable information. It could be facts, good case practices, practical exercises or fun anecdotes. The better you understand your audience, the easier it will be to find the right topic and content for your talk. The research element is the most time-consuming aspect of creating a presentation. It’s also one of the most important ones. It will give your presentation the anchor it needs to be credible and to provide value for your listeners.
Let’s look at the most important steps in presentation research and how to make them work for you:
If, for example, you’re speaking to a group of young college students or Gen Z-ers, you’ll need to gather the right information and organize it in such a way that it provides the right information in the right format. If you’re going to tell them about the latest trends in Augmented Reality, you can be sure that they already know what AR is and how it’s used. You’ll probably want to come up with new information such as AR applications that have recently launched and how they were designed. You might also want to include a practical AR exercise using a pair of smart glasses.
Before you start working on your presentation, find out as much as you can about your audience. If you have access to their emails, send them a brief form where you ask questions regarding their experience, expectations or delivery preferences.
You can also go online and see what people in the same target group post and what type of content they engage with. Do they prefer videos? Are they outdoorsy?
This will help you tailor your topic, structure and content on their needs and wants so that you deliver a successful presentation.
Did you know that Google performs 2 million searches each minute and 72 hours worth of video is uploaded to YouTube within the space of 60 seconds? You can be one of the top experts in your field of work but I bet you’ll still encounter things you didn’t know or haven’t heard about if you do your research properly.
Start with the insights on what your audience expect from the presentation. Then look to the latest trends and industry publications to find out if there are new discoveries or opinions that you can include in your talk. Check popular blogs and influencers’ websites, and get the pulse of social media using hashtag searches. As you’re doing your research, you can narrow or expand the topic you’re presenting about, depending on what you find.
You can also reach out to fellow colleagues or friends, either personally or at different industry events, to pitch them some of the ideas you want to explore and see what they think. You never know , they might have a great input that can transform your presentation from good to great. But don’t forget to credit them.
People love numbers. They give us this sense of overview and credibility. Quotes, stats, numbers, they feel like they solidify an idea or enhance it. If the topic allows it and you want to prove a point, don’t hesitate to sprinkle some numbers and stats here and there.
Always double check your facts. You don’t need to have hundreds of numbers but make sure that the ones you do include are the right ones.
Here are some websites where you can use to find and check stats:
factcheck.org statista.com worldometers.info snopes.com truthorfiction.com
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Every article, statistic or idea you include, that is not your own, belongs to someone who deserves recognition for it. This applies to imagery and visual elements as well. Make sure to check if you can use the information you’ve found and include a link and/mention to its source or author.
If you don’t want to clutter your slides, you can have a slide at the end of the presentation where you reference your sources and link to them. You’ll get good Internet karma, trust me.
This one is more of a “Don’t forget to ask about…” kind of key point. Before designing your entire presentation, you want to make sure you know how much time you will have to present it and also in which format. Perhaps your presentation is part of a massive conference and the organizers expect you to deliver it in 20 minutes, accompanied by a 30 minutes practical exercise.
If you haven’t been specifically instructed about the time, topic, structure and content of the presentation, make sure to ask these questions before creating it. The answer can prove to be a real saver. Or they can simply say “Get creative” in which case, you’re free to dazzle your audience however you choose.
What other tips would you add to this list? Leave me a comment, I’d love to know.
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Five tips to set yourself apart.
Never underestimate the power of great communication. It can help you land the job of your dreams, attract investors to back your idea, or elevate your stature within your organization. But while there are plenty of good speakers in the world, you can set yourself apart out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over. Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired together are more memorable); don’t underestimate the power of your voice (raise and lower it for emphasis); give your audience something extra (unexpected moments will grab their attention); rehearse (the best speakers are the best because they practice — a lot).
I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.
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Joe L’Huillier, MD, with one of the five poster presentations he was involved with during the Department of Surgery’s 19th annual Research Day.
By Dirk Hoffman
Published June 1, 2023
Joe L’Huillier, MD, a third-year trainee in the general surgery residency program , was very busy during the Department of Surgery’s 19 th annual Research Day, conducted May 18 at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building.
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L’Huillier was involved in five different research poster presentations, three oral presentations (eight minutes) and one Quick Shot (three minutes) presentation during the event.
The Department of Surgery Research Day is an annual celebration of the scientific advancements achieved by the department’s surgeons, scientists, residents and students. It is led by Steven D. Schwaitzberg, MD , professor and chair of surgery ; and Weidun Alan Guo, MD, PhD , clinical professor of surgery and vice chair for research.
“There are three cornerstones of academic medicine: clinical expertise, scientific discovery and clinical teaching. These goals are interdependent,” Schwaitzberg says. “Clinical expertise relies on both scientific discovery and clinical teaching, while scientific discovery, in turn, can be informed by clinical experience. Our Research Day promotes and celebrates these types of exchanges.”
This year’s event featured a total of 38 abstracts, which included 12 formal oral presentations, 20 poster presentations, and 6 quick shots. Each of these abstracts included research that was conducted by the Department of Surgery medical students, residents and faculty at sites including Buffalo General Medical Center, Erie County Medical Center, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Oishei Children’s Hospital, and the VA Medical Center.
L’Huillier was recognized for his efforts by being named the first place winner in the oral presentation category for “On the Journey to Measure Expertise – What Can Functional Imaging Tell Us?”
Other authors on the paper were Yaoyu Fu, PhD; Cara B. Jones; Ajay A. Myneni, MBBS, PhD, MPH; Suvranu De, ScD; Lora Cavuoto, PhD; Anirban Dutta, PhD; Clairice A. Cooper, MD ; and Steven D. Schwaitzberg, MD.
“I’m truly humbled. It's validating to know that our work is seen as both impactful and interesting,” L’Huillier says. “All of the credit goes to the team. From Dr. Fu who provided technical expertise with the neuroimaging system to Cara Jones who helped collect data (and will be a first-year medical student at UB in the fall) to Drs. Cavuoto, Dutta and Cooper, who contributed to study design and analysis and, of course, Dr. Schwaitzberg who conceived the study and trusted me to lead it.”
“There’s something intriguing about discovery. Embarking on a project and not knowing exactly where it will lead you is compelling,” he adds. “Making the difference in the life of one of our surgical patients is amazing. The opportunity to influence the field of surgery is a whole new level. Not every study will be a grand slam, and that's OK. Base hits are good too. Changing practice is slow, but it takes diligence and an accumulation of evidence over time.”
Scott A. LeMaire, MD, professor and director of cardiothoracic research at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, was the event’s keynote speaker.
His talk titled “Tending the Bridge: Five Steps for Conducting Impactful Surgical Research,” started off the day during grand rounds.
L’Huillier notes “research cannot exist in a vacuum.”
“Idea refinement requires feedback from diverse perspectives through forums like this,” he adds. “The opportunity to hear from Dr. LeMaire at Research Day this year was outstanding.”
L’Huillier, is currently in the Surgery Plus Program , a unique opportunity that allows University at Buffalo residents to obtain higher education degrees during residency.
He stepped away from clinical activities to pursue research through the Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program (ECRIP) fellowship with Ekaterina “Katia” Noyes, PhD, MPH, and obtain a Master’s in Health Professions Education degree through the MGH Institute for Health Professions Education. L’Huillier intends to return to clinical activity in July 2024.
L’Huillier is thankful for the many UB faculty members he can call mentors.
“Every study starts with a good idea. In surgery, good ideas usually come from clinical challenges that we face. I've been at this for three years, but Drs. Schwaitzberg and Guo have been in practice a lot longer than me. To tap into their decades of experience when identifying novel and impactful research studies is essential.”
L’Huillier also says Noyes, the associate dean for translational and team sciences in UB’s School of Health and Health Professions and the director of the ECRIP fellowship program, “has played an essential role in developing my ability to carefully design outcomes research. No one becomes anything without mentors. I am forever grateful.”
Other Research Day winners were:
Group No. 1: “Competition Based Learning: Inspiring Interest in Surgical Skills Development”
Authors: Nicco Ruggiero; Joe L’Huillier, MD; Nigel Marine; Owen Burns; Farrah Mawani; Muavé Sanders; Adam Abbas; Timothy M. Adams, MD ; Byron F. Santos, MD; Yana R. Wirengard, MD; and James “Butch” Rosser, MD.
Group No. 2: “Specific Stressors, Sleep Patterns, Self-Efficacy, and Burnout Rates Among Physicians at a Single Center”
Authors: Helen A. Potter, MD; Monica S. O’Brien-Irr, RN; Matthew W. Henninger, EdM; Catherine Flanagan-Priore, PhD; Peter Winkelstein, MD, MBA ; and Linda M. Harris, MD .
Group No. 3: “Inspiring Inspiration: Creation of a Smart Incentive Spirometer”
Authors: Kai Kumero; Samantha Zavala; Storiya Iqbal; Tasbeeh Malik; William Kelly, MD; Brian Quaranto, MD; and Gene Yang, MD .
Second Place: “Peribiliary Gland Injury by Floxuridine may be an Early Mechanistic Insult En-Route to Biliary Sclerosis”
Authors: Carrie E. Ryan, MD; Stephanie N. Gregory, MD; Martha Teke, MD; Leila Sarvestani, MD; Kirsten Remmert, PhD; Yuri Lin; Jacob T. Lambdin, MD; Emily C. Smith, PhD; Ashley Rainey; Sarfraz R. Akmal; Stephie Lux; Tracey Pu, MD; Kenneth Luberice, MD; David E. Kleiner, MD, PhD; and Jonathan M. Hernandez, MD.
Presenter: Carrie E. Ryan, MD
Third Place: “Association of Age and Frailty with Clinical Outcomes in Geriatric Patients with Rib Fractures”
Authors: Kevin Todd, MD; Joe L’Huillier, MD; Kabir Jalal, PhD; Heather Logghe, MD; Jeffrey M. Jordan, MD, PhD ; William J. Flynn Jr., MD ; and Weidun Alan Guo MD, PhD .
Presenter: Heather Logghe, MD
“Differences Across the Pond: Mechanisms of Injury and Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury in Portugal and the United States”
Authors: Eduarda Sá-Marta, MD; Kabir Jalal; João Vasco Santos; Alberto Freitas; José Luís Alves; and Weidun Alan Guo, MD, PhD.
Presenter: Eduarda Sá-Marta, MD
Honorable mention was awarded to a group of Nichols High School students led by Rebecca Korsh, who was first author on a poster presentation titled “The Effects of Antibiotics on Long-Term Survival and Recurrence Free Survival in NSCLC Lobectomy Patients.”
Korsh and other Nichols High School students were brought into the Research Day proceedings by senior author Sai Yendamuri, MD , associate professor of surgery at the Jacobs School and chief of thoracic surgery at Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center.
Spring 2024
40th Annual GPSS Research Symposium and Exposition Wednesday March 27, 2024 at the Graduate Life Center Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center, Blacksburg, VA
Symposium Theme: Horizons of Tomorrow: Innovation, Diversity, Collaboration, and Advancement
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
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If you would like to volunteer for abstract review, day of operations, or both, please contact one of the symposium co-chairs. We are also in need of faculty judges for the day of.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the symposium co-chairs (information below). More information will become available in mid-March.
Co-Chairs: Jennifer - [email protected] Niveda - [email protected]
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jennifer or Niveda at least 10 days before the event.
Call For Judges: We value the advice of our faculty, professional staff, researchers, and advisors. Please invite them to join us as judges! They, too, will receive a token of our regard (and free food during the live event), but more importantly, they will have the opportunity to give valuable professional feedback. We ask that our volunteer judges commit to at least one time slot from 9 am-4 pm on the day of the symposium (generally one hour long).
Faculty from all departments are welcome to volunteer to judge posters, flash talks, and symposia. Please encourage your faculty to join us in this opportunity to mentor the next generation of scholars!
Judge responsibilities: evaluate presenters using the rubric provided, ask questions that encourage the presenters to deeply explain their research, create a safe and encouraging environment in which our researchers may develop necessary professional presentation skills.
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Published: Jul 02, 2024
SAN DIEGO, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bionano Laboratories, a clinical laboratory services business of Bionano Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNGO), today announced that optical genome mapping (OGM) will be featured in three scientific presentations at the 2024 joint annual meeting for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), the Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT), and the Society of American Federal Medical Laboratory Scientists (SAFMLS). The conference, which brings together laboratory professionals and industry partners affiliated with three professional societies for networking and educational sessions focused on chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics, will be held July 8-12, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and online.
At a sponsored scientific workshop titled “Revolutionizing hematological disease: unraveling genomic mysteries with optical genome mapping,” Su Yang, CG (ASCP), from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, will present cancer research case studies that demonstrate OGM’s ability to detect structural abnormalities in hematological samples at high sensitivity and resolution.
A session titled “Clinical utilities of optical genome mapping at clinical cytogenetic labs,” led by Ying Zhou, MD, PhD, FACMG, of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will cover the ability of the OGM workflow to detect structural and copy number variants relevant to cancer research.
Wahab Khan, PhD, FACMG, from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, will present at a session titled “Setting up optical genome mapping in your cytogenetic laboratory: points for consideration in analysis and test validation,” where he will cover the implementation and validation of OGM for cancer cytogenetic research applications.
Session | Title | Presenter | Presented |
Sponsored Workshop | Revolutionizing Hematological Disease: Unraveling Genomic Mysteries with Optical Genome Mapping | Yang S. | July 9, 2024 8:00-11:00 AM EDT Grand Ballroom 3 |
Educational Session | Clinical Utilities of Optical Genomic Mapping at Clinical Cytogenetic Labs | Zhou Y. | July 10, 2024 4:00-5:00 PM EDT Grand Ballroom 4 |
Educational Session | Setting up Optical Genome Mapping in your Cytogenetic Laboratory: Points for Consideration in Analysis and Test Validation | Khan W. | July 11, 2024 1:30-2:30 PM EDT Grand Ballroom 3 |
“We are pleased to see a number of sessions at this joint conference from leading medical centers that highlight OGM as a cutting-edge tool for molecular and cytogenetic research, due to its high sensitivity and resolution and simple workflow. We believe laboratory professionals across the globe will continue to adopt and utilize the OGM workflow due to its potential to positively impact cancer and other research applications,” commented Erik Holmlin, PhD, president and chief executive officer of Bionano.
More details on the conference can be found here .
About Bionano Laboratories:
Bionano Laboratories provides access to genetic answers and support utilizing cutting-edge technologies to advance the way the world sees the genome. Its clinical diagnostics services offer optical genome mapping (OGM) testing that combines a comprehensive testing portfolio with thoughtful and accessible support options. Bionano Laboratories also offers direct access to OGM for applications across basic, translational and clinical research. For more information, visit www.bionanolaboratories.com
About Bionano
Bionano is a provider of genome analysis solutions that can enable researchers and clinicians to reveal answers to challenging questions in biology and medicine. The Company’s mission is to transform the way the world sees the genome through optical genome mapping (OGM) solutions, diagnostic services and software. The Company offers OGM solutions for applications across basic, translational and clinical research. The Company also offers an industry-leading, platform-agnostic genome analysis software solution, and nucleic acid extraction and purification solutions using proprietary isotachophoresis (ITP) technology. Through its Lineagen, Inc. d/b/a Bionano Laboratories business, the Company also offers OGM-based diagnostic testing services.
For more information, visit www.bionano.com , www.bionanolaboratories.com or www.purigenbio.com .
Forward-Looking Statements of Bionano Genomics
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “ability,” “believe,” “potential,” “will,” and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes and are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things, OGM’s ability to detect pathogenic structural and copy number variants relevant to hematological cancer research; OGM’s ability to detect structural abnormalities in hematological samples at high sensitivity and resolution; OGM’s utility across cancer cytogenetic research applications; the utility of OGM for research in the areas reported in the presentations given and the posters made available at the 2024 joint annual meeting for ASCLS, AGT, and SAFMLS, and the growth and adoption of OGM for use in hematologic research applications. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include the risks and uncertainties associated with: global and macroeconomic events, such as recent and potential bank failures, supply chain disruptions, global pandemics, inflation, and the ongoing conflicts between Ukraine and Russian and Israel and Hamas, on our business and the global economy; general market conditions; changes in the competitive landscape and the introduction of competitive technologies or improvements to existing technologies; failure of OGM’s ability to detect pathogenic structural and copy number variants relevant to hematological cancer research; failure of OGM’s ability to detect structural abnormalities in hematological samples at high sensitivity and resolution; failure of OGM’s utility across cancer cytogenetic research applications; failure of researchers to adopt OGM; failure of our OGM solutions to offer the anticipated benefits for and contributions to the areas reported in the presentations given and posters made available at the 2024 joint annual meeting for ASCLS, AGT, and SAFMLS; future study results contradicting the results reported in the presentations given and posters made available at the 2024 joint annual meeting for ASCLS, AGT, and SAFMLS; changes in our strategic and commercial plans; our ability to obtain sufficient financing to fund our strategic plans and commercialization efforts; our ability to effectively manage our uses of cash, and our ability to continue as a “going concern”; the ability of medical and research institutions to obtain funding to support adoption or continued use of our technologies; and the risks and uncertainties associated with our business and financial condition in general, including the risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in other filings subsequently made by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management’s assumptions and estimates as of such date. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise.
Company Contact:
Erik Holmlin, CEO Bionano Genomics, Inc. +1 (858) 888-7610 [email protected]
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David Holmes Gilmartin Group +1 (858) 888-7625 [email protected]
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Start your presentation with a brief introduction- who you are and what you are going to talk about. Think about your presentation as a story with an organized beginning (why this topic), middle (how you did the research) and end (your summary findings and how it may be applicable or inform future research).
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Making a presentation from your research proposal. In theory, it couldn't be easier to take your written research proposal and turn it into a presentation. Many people find presenting ideas easier than writing about them as writing is inherently difficult. On the other hand, standing up in front of a room of strangers, or worse those you know ...
A good oral presentation is focused, concise, and interesting in order to trigger a discussion. Be well prepared; write a detailed outline. Introduce the subject. Talk about the sources and the method. Indicate if there are conflicting views about the subject (conflicting views trigger discussion). Make a statement about your new results (if ...
In order to present the qualitative research findings using PowerPoint, you need to create a robust structure for your presentation, make it engaging and visually appealing, present the patterns with explanations for it and highlight the conclusion of your research findings. In this article, we will help you understand the structure of your ...
Discuss your findings as part of the bigger picture and connect them to potential further outcomes or areas of study. Closing (1 slide) -If anyone supported your research with guidance, awards, or funding, be sure to recognize their contribution. If your presentation includes a Q&A session, open the floor to questions.
Let's look at the most important steps in presentation research and how to make them work for you: 1. Research your audience. If, for example, you're speaking to a group of young college students or Gen Z-ers, you'll need to gather the right information and organize it in such a way that it provides the right information in the right format.
Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired ...
Spring 2024 IRB presentations will be virtual, by Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link. IRB Efficiency Initiative - Monthly Information Sessions. The Office of the VP for Research and the Human Subjects Office launched the IRB Efficiency Initiative to streamline the IRB review process. Attend monthly information sessions on the ...
L'Huillier was involved in five different research poster presentations, three oral presentations (eight minutes) and one Quick Shot (three minutes) presentation during the event. The Department of Surgery Research Day is an annual celebration of the scientific advancements achieved by the department's surgeons, scientists, residents and ...
40th Annual GPSS Research Symposium and Exposition Wednesday March 27, 2024 at the Graduate Life Center Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center, Blacksburg, VA ... Information on Presentation Formats. Poster. This presentation type is less structured and a great way to get involved in a presentation, especially if this is your first conference! ...
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At a sponsored workshop, Su Yang from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present case studies that demonstrate the ability of the optical genome mapping (OGM) workflow to detect pathogenic structural and copy number variants relevant to hematological cancer research Dr.
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Research Track: Call for Papers (August Cycle) KDD is the premier Data Science conference, hosting both a Research and an Applied Data Science Track. ... quality of presentation, related work, reproducibility of results, and ethics, will be used by the ACs to make a recommendation. The PC Chairs will make the final decisions. Transparency. By ...