Conventions
Alpha Chi holds two biennial conventions. In even numbered years, conventions are held in each of the
seven regions; in odd numbered years, Alpha Chi holds a national convention. The featured activity of the
conventions is to provide a forum for the presentation of student scholarship through papers and performances.
2005 National Convention, St. Louis MO, April 7-9
Theme " A Matter of Ethics" Keynote Speaker Coleen Rowley. She is known for her work
in the FBI and 9/11 lapses.
Pictured from left to right
are the Alpha Chi delegates
to the national convention with the keynote speaker.
Mannish Patel, Coleen
Rowley, Chris Sage and Christen Gregory.
Christen presented a paper on her senior research in biology entitled "Irinotecan
Pharmacogenetic Studies in Pediatric Cancer Patients". Research mentor: Dr. Kristin
Crews (SJCRH)
http://www.cbu.edu/sciences/biology/TAS-CBU2005-Program.htm
Chris presented a paper on her senior research in biology entitled "Role of Membrane
Synthesis in Macrophage Function". Research mentor: Dr. Suzanne Jackowski (SJCRH)
http://www.cbu.edu/sciences/biology/TAS-CBU2005-Program.htm
(Chris won the Dr. Joe and Bessie Mae Pryor Prize in Chemistry.)
http://www.harding.edu/alphachi/ConvPresPrizes.html
Photographs of the students enjoying St. Louis with the
chapter sponsor Dr.
Fitzgerald
2006 Regional Convention, Willimington, NC. March 24-26
Attendees were: Jennifer Hendrick, Melissa Hines, and Sana Mujahid
(pictured on dinner cruise as part of the convention
activities).
Jennifer presented a paper on her senior research in biology entitled "Abdominal
Compartment Syndrome in a Newly Diagnosed Patient with Burkitt Lynphoma." Research
mentor: Dr. Suzanne Kaste SJCRH.
http://www.cbu.edu/~aross/biodept/TAS2006/TAS2006.html
Melissa presented a paper on her senior research in biology entitled "Characterization
of Genetic Alterations High Grade Pediatric Gliomas Using Fluorescence In Situ
Hybridization (FISH)>" Research mentor: Dr. Christine Fuller SJCRH.
http://www.cbu.edu/~aross/biodept/TAS2006/TAS2006.html
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