The Department of Biology is thrilled to announce the 20th year of its Annual Graduate Student Symposium. This flagship event celebrates the innovative research of our graduate students and serves as a vital platform for professional networking and scientific exchange.

Join us to learn about the cutting-edge projects and discoveries happening within our department. This year's symposium will feature a series of student oral  presentations, poster sessions, and dedicated networking opportunities designed to connect our students with our distinguished alumni.

A special highlight will be our one-on-one networking sessions, where graduate students will have the chance to meet with alumni to discuss a wide range of career paths, gain valuable insights, and build professional connections. Participants will receive feedback from a select panel of reviewers, and stand-out presenters will be invited to judge future symposiums or present at upcoming events. 

 

Meet the Keynote Speaker

Dr. Robert Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E.

 

We are excited to welcome back Dr. Robert Iannone, a distinguished alumnus and former biology undergraduate, as our keynote speaker for this very special 20th anniversary of our Graduate Student Symposium. It is a true pleasure to have one of our own return to inspire the next generation of scientists on this momentous occasion.

Dr. Iannone brings extensive experience in biopharmaceutical research and leadership. He recently served as Head of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer at Immunomedics, Inc. Before that, he was Senior Vice President and Head of Immuno-Oncology at AstraZeneca for four years. He spent a decade at Merck in various management roles, including Executive Director of Oncology Clinical Development. He also held an academic position as an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Iannone earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Summa Cum Laude, from The Catholic University of America, his Medical Degree with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from Yale University, an M.S.C.E. from University of Pennsylvania, and completed his clinical residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Pediatric Hematology‐Oncology at Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Iannone has also served on the Cancer Steering Committee of the Biomarkers Consortium/Foundation for the National Institutes of Health since 2011 and is currently on the executive committee of the Biomarkers Consortium.

He was the 2019 Alumni Achievement Awardee of the Catholic University of America. 

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