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Global Fibrosis Network – Trainee Night
December 5, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
Trainee Night: A Glimpse of Fibrosis
Save the date
December 5, 2019
4:00 – 6:00 PM
TBEP Lounge, MaRS West Tower, 14th Floor
The 3rd networking night of the Global Fibrosis Network Seminar Series will feature TBEP trainees!
We encourage all trainees working in the fibrosis field to submit their
abstracts.
Six abstracts will be selected for a 10 min oral presentation. The best three presentations will be awarded in recognition to their contribution to the Fibrosis Network.
It`s a great opportunity to get feedback on your project and forge new collaborations!
Abstract deadline: Nov 5th, 2019 at 5 PM.For more details about abstract submission, please visit the events section of https://connectir.org/
