2025 NBC Scientific Programming Committee Call for Volunteers

AAPS seeks experienced scientists to lead the 2025 NBC Scientific Programming Committee!

The 2025 National Biotechnology Conference (NBC) will take place in person in Boston, Massachusetts, May 4-7, 2025.

Purpose
The NBC Scientific Programming Committee is responsible for planning high-quality scientific content that engages the target audience for the NBC. The committee plans all scientific content, including plenary, symposia, keynote, rapid fire, and prologue sessions. Additionally, the committee sets the tracks and themes that are used by the Abstract Screening Committee to select posters for presentation.

Tasks
Build a scientific program that:
- Is consistent with the AAPS strategic vision and aligns with other programming across the AAPS seasonal calendar
- Achieves the programmatic objectives of NBC
- Ensures high standards for presentation
- Prioritizes attendee experience over other concerns

Read the complete role descriptions:

- Vice Chair (PDF)
- Track Chairs (PDF)
- Track Leaders (PDF)

Submit your application by 11:59 PM ET on May 31, 2024.

Attention: Applications are blinded for review by a screening committee of volunteers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to answer each question thoughtfully and completely. The screening committee evaluates candidates only on the information included in their responses.

Applicants will be notified about their application status in July.

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Degree

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* 4. Company/Organization/Institution Name

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* 5. Email Address

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* 6. Phone Number

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* 7. With which gender do you identify?

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Prefer to self-describe (please fill in)

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* 8. You must be a member of AAPS at the time of application in order to serve on this committee. To check your membership status and get your Member ID Number, visit members.aaps.org, log in, and select "My Account" under "My AAPS." Or, email the AAPS Membership Team at membership@aaps.org.

Enter your Member ID Number:

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* 9. Select the volunteer position to which you are applying:

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* 10. How many years of research or drug development experience do you have?

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16+

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* 11. What are your top 3-5 current research interests or areas of expertise?

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* 12. How would you contribute to the committee based on your own scientific background?

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* 13. What are the key areas or trends you believe the NBC should explore in order to help scientists stay abreast of the latest research and insights?

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* 14. On which modalities do you believe the NBC should focus?

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* 15. What scientific or technological megatrends do you believe will have the biggest impact on biotechnology in the next 5 years?

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* 16. What experience, if any, do you have in planning a scientific conference?

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* 17. What experience, if any, do you have in managing a committee?

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* 18. I confirm that I read the detailed position description that outlines duties and terms of service, and that I can commit to these requirements. Position Job Descriptions.

I am an AAPS member and will remain a member through May 2025.

I am not a member of any other AAPS standing committee at this time (Committee Volunteer Policy PDF).

I am a member of an AAPS Community.

I will participate in all planning calls for this conference (NBC Scientific Programming Committee calls, Track-level calls etc.).

I will use AAPS' web-based platforms, including Microsoft Teams and the submission review website, to participate in committee meetings and access materials.

I will be available to AAPS staff by phone or email during term of service.

I will be able to complete the committee's tasks, including session selection; organizing sessions and placing them in the programming grid; recruiting speakers directly; and speaker management up to and through the meeting.

I will attend the NBC in Boston in May 2025.

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* 19. Please let us know why you are interested in serving as a part of the NBC SPC.

Thank you for applying to serve on the NBC Scientific Programming Committee! You will be notified about the status of your application in July.