2018 BPNP Summer Research Scholars presented on August 1st and August 2nd, 2018 the findings of the research projects they have undertaken this period.  Below are the Scholars and his/her project title.

Toledo CellulArt, sponsored by Early Career Meeting Grant, invites you to participate in Talks (Deadline: September 1, 2018), Poster Sessions (Deadline: September 8, 2018), and/or Image Competition (Deadline: August 4th, 2018). 
This event's goal is to bring Art and Sciences together, as collaborative fields open for discussion among scientists that study the cytoskeleton. 

Alex and José tells us about their experience as a BPNP Scholar.  They were part of the pioneering scholars and, today, work as life scientists.  Take a look!

Dr. William Atchison explained for The Conversation what is Novichok, why is it so deadly, and how Neurotoxicologists have contributed to the understanding of this molecule.  Take a look to the complete article on What is Novichok? A neurotoxicologist explains .

Kimberly Rivera talks about her experience as an undergraduate researcher as BPNP at MSU Scholar.   Take a look!

"The second edition of Toledo CellulART, (a meeting that brings together the art and scientific communities in the Midwest area to appreciate the link between art and science while also promoting collaboration, interaction, and discussion between researchers working with the cytoskeleton."

• When? Friday, September 14th, 2018 at the University of Toledo’s Center for the Visual Arts – designed by the world-renowned architect, Frank O. Gehry, attached to the Toledo Museum of Art.
  
• What should you expect? The day will consist of presentations selected from submitted abstracts and poster sessions for both undergraduate and graduate researchers. 
  
• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Yamada
  
• Scientist-Artist Talk: Dr. Edna Cukierman

To participate: 
    Visit: http://toledocellulart.wixsite.com/home

• To Register for Talks
  The abstracts must be submitted with your registration no later than August 4th, 2018.
• To Register for Posters
  Abstracts must be submitted no later than  August 11th, 2018. 
• Image Competition
  All attendees of Toledo CellulART 2018 are encouraged to submit an artistic research image by August 4th, 2018. Please visit our website for more information and guidelines.

More information:

• In the first edition of Toledo CellulART, we had 90 participants from 16 regional universities, and others. The event featured Dr. Keith Burridge as the keynote speaker, and Dr. Dylan Burnette, who gave a stimulating talk with stunning images, and also displayed his art on canvas and scarves.
• This year, art students from the University of Toledo are also planning to work on re-imagining some of our microscopy pictures into different art pieces.