The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
College of Dentistry
Announces the
Hinman Student Research Symposium

Co-Sponsored by the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society
with Participation of the
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research,
the Procter & Gamble Company, the ADEAGies Foundation, the Tennessee
Dental Association Foundation, and Meridian Life Sciences.

Friday afternoon, Saturday, & Sunday morning
October 31, November 1 & 2, 2008
at the historic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee

We look forward to welcoming you to the Hinman Student Research Symposium in Memphis. This is your invitation to be a part of a Symposium featuring poster and oral presentations by students and graduate trainees participating in Dental Research. Abstracts of the presentations will be printed and distributed nationally.

The program consists of competitive scientific sessions with awards for the best presentations, a banquet with a nationally acclaimed speaker, exhibits, and opportunities for getting acquainted with fellow dental students as well as touring our beautiful Bluff City.

The Symposium begins on Friday at noon with registration and poster setup followed by reception and the welcoming banquet. The Symposium continues on Saturday with morning and afternoon scientific sessions and many opportunities for fun and making new friends. Following a tour of Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion, you'll be on your own for the evening on Beale Street, the "Home of the Blues." On Sunday morning, the scientific sessions will continue and conclude with the presentation of awards.

Memphis offers many opportunities for exploration from the Pyramid, Sun Studios, and boat tours on the river, to the lesser-known but worthwhile National Civil Rights Museum, The Pink Palace Museum, Brooks Art Gallery, Dixon Gardens, and the unique Ornamental Metal Museum with a spectacular view of the mighty Mississippi. Tree-shaded parks and neighborhoods, good food, and warm Southern hospitality await you.

Early November in Memphis is the peak of the fall color season with some of the best weather of the year - sunny and warm in the daytime and pleasantly cool in the evening.

Because everyone who participates contributes to recognizing student efforts in research, the Symposium won't be complete without you.

•Who? Dental students and graduate trainees participating in research are eligible to attend and present their studies in oral and poster sessions. Please complete the abstract and registration form and send it to the address below.
A travel award is available to one student from each of the participating Dental Schools to defray the cost of travel to Memphis. One additional student from each school is invited to attend with travel support from their institution. Housing, food, and entertainment for up to two students from each school will be provided by the Symposium's co-sponsors.

For more information or forms, call or write to:

The Hinman Student Research Symposium
894 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
Phone: 901-448-6167
Fax: 901-448-7860
HinmanSymposium@utmem.edu

•What? The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry is the host for the Symposium, which is co-sponsored by the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society and supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the Procter & Gamble Company,the ADEAGies Foundation, the Tennessee Dental Association Foundation, and Meridian Life Sciences. The program consists of scientific sessions with oral and poster presentations by dental students, a reception, the welcoming banquet with a nationally-known speaker, exhibits, tours, and awards.

•Where? All sessions will be held at the historic Peabody Hotel - the South's Grand Hotel - in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is a hub city for Northwest Airlines and is served by all major airlines and by Amtrak. Memphis is easily reached by major highways including I-55 and I-40.

•Why? The purpose of the Symposium is to honor student efforts in Dental Research. Students will meet and exchange information with other students from all parts of the nation and receive recognition for their efforts in research.