2026 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ABSTRACT INSTRUCTIONS
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
PRESENTER POSTER PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Today's Date
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Today M-D-Y
Are you a Presenter?
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Yes
No
IMPORTANT: Only the Lead selects Presenter; Co-Presenters must select themselves as Non-Presenter(s) Select the theme that best represents your presentation.
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Biology
Biological Chemistry
Cancer Biology
Cell & Molecular Biology
COVID-19
Data Science and Bioinformatics
Health Disparities
Immunology
Natural Product Discovery
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutical Science
Tropical Medicine
Other
Please specify Other
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First Name
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Last Name
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No
Degree (if applicable, otherwise skip this question)
Example: BA, BS, MS, MA, MPH, DrPH, MSW, PhD, DSc, MD, etc
Email
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Example: joe@hawaii.edu
Mobile Number (in case we need to contact you about your presentation)
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Example: (808) 555-1234
Department
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Undergraduates: The department of your Lab Supervisor
Who is the first author (lead speaker) of your poster presentation?
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If you have multiple co-authors registering please list them below and identify all who are Co-Presenters. Otherwise, enter N/A,
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ExampleJane Doe (Co-Presenter) Bob Jones Sally Brown For scheduling purposes, which poster session(s) are you available to present?
Select all that apply
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If you are a non-presenter are you a co-author on an abstract that is being submitted in this year's Symposium?
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Yes
No
Who is the Lead Author?
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First & Last Name
Primary Institution (please select one)
NOTE: If you are affiliated with UH (i.e. UH Cancer Center, JABSOM, or UH Community College) please select University of Hawaii
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Chaminade University
Hawaii Pacific University
University of Hawaii System (including Community Colleges)
Other
Please identify School/College
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University of Hawaii Campus
NOTE: If you are affiliated with UH Cancer Center or JABSOM please select UH Manoa
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UH Community College
UH Hilo
UH Manoa
UH West Oahu
UH Hilo (select one)
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Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy
UH Hilo
UH Manoa Campus
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School/College located on the Manoa campus
UH Cancer Center
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Please identify School or College
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Academic Status (select one)
(Presenters and Non-Presenters)
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Undergraduate Student
Medical Student
Medical Resident
Medical Fellow
Graduate Student (Master's, Doctorate) or Unclassified graduate, (Not INBRE), but working/volunteering in a lab
Postdoctoral Fellow
Faculty/Researcher
Research Associate
N/A (Non-Academic)
PRESENTERS: Presenters must select Undergraduate Please explain (non-Academic)
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STOP!! You have identified yourself as a Presenter. A Presenter cannot be a Medical Student/Resident/Fellow, Graduate Student, Post-Doctorate, Faculty, Researcher or Other. Please select Undergraduate Are you affiliated with the INBRE Program? You qualify if you are any of the following:
SRE Undergraduate Student INBRE Campus Coordinator, INBRE Lab Supervisor, INBRE Program Leadership INBRE Staff INBRE Research Awardee Judge Volunteer Volunteer * must provide value
Yes
No
Will you be attending the INBRE morning meeting on April 10, 2026 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)?
NOTE: Volunteer Judges are recommended to attend the Judges Orientation at 12 Noon.
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Yes
No
If you attending the INBRE morning meeting, please select from the following lunch options:
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Regular
Vegetarian
Do you have any food allergies?
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No
Please specify food allergy:
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If you plan to attend the INBRE Program morning meeting, please complete the Google RSVP form using the hyperlink below: INBRE Division (select one)
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INBRE Undergraduate Student (Intern)
INBRE Undergraduate Student (Associate)
INBRE Undergraduate Student (Scholar)
INBRE Campus Coordinator (CC)*
INBRE Lab Supervisor (LS)*
INBRE Program Faculty/Staff (F/S)*
INBRE Volunteer (as Judge or Helping with Symposium)
If you are an undergraduate student but not part of the INBRE Student Research Program (SRE) please select the program you are affiliated with
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MHRT
MARC
Other
N/A
Please Identify Other
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JUDGE
If you are a CC, LS, F/S, Post-Doc, Graduate Student or Volunteer are you available to serve as a Judge for the undergraduate Poster Session?* must provide value
Yes
No
Would you like a free boxed lunch?
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No
Which type of lunch do you prefer?
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Regular
Vegetarian
Please check-in at the Medical Education Bldg (MEB) 1st Floor Lobby to pick-up your name badge and lunch ticket. Lunch will be served at 11 AM in the MEB Cafe Waiola and last call to pick up lunch will be at 11:30 AM
Please identify any food allergies.
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Which session(s) are you available to judge?
(select all that apply)
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Would like to reserve a complimentary boxed lunch?
(QUESTION HIDDEN)
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Regular
Vegetarian
Not ordering lunch
*If CC, LS, F/S or Volunteer are you available to serve as a Mentor?
(QUESTION HIDDEN)
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Yes
No
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Because the Program will be displayed as web pages, some text formatting and symbols may not display correctly. Please go the Symposium website for instructions on formatting (click here):
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Title (Please use all capital letters)
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Abstract (4,000 character limit)
The body of the abstract should include: Co-Authors, Introduction/Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Acknowledgements, Funding Sources.
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INBRE posters and presentations MUST include the following acknowledgement statement: "This project was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), Award number: P20GM103466. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health."
Name of Advisor/Mentor/Principal Investigator
(Include First and Last Name, Degree)
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Example Thomas Jones, PhD
Email of Advisor/Mentor/PI
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IMPORTANT!! If your mentor is from Queen's, Straub, Kaiser or other institutions outside the academic institutions, please use your mentor's personal email account. Academic email is acceptable.
Please be aware that your participation in the Biomedical Sciences and Health Disparities Symposium may result in your photo, voice and/or name being included on the JABSOM and INBRE website. By clicking on the "Submit " button, you consent to the following media release form:
I authorize the University of Hawaiʻi and its officers, agents, employees, successors, licensees, and assigns to take and use photographs, video, and sound recordings of and/or live stream my image, likeness, appearance, voice, and name (collectively, the "Recordings"):
for any legitimate purpose, including any educational, institutional, scientific, fundraising, or informational purposes whatsoever, in perpetuity, on a worldwide basis, without compensation to me, in any manner or media, including use on social media sites and web pages accessible to the general public, and alone or in combination with other Recordings. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or material in which the University of Hawaiʻi may eventually use the Recordings. This authorization shall be binding upon my heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives. I understand that Recordings may be taken or obtained in a variety of situations in which I am involved or participating, including but not limited to JABSOM classes, University of Hawaiʻi and/or JABSOM events (including those open to the public), instances of clinical training on or off campus, and working, studying, walking or other activities in common areas of the campus. All right, title, and interest in the Recordings belong solely to the University of Hawaiʻi. I understand that the University of Hawaiʻi may attract media coverage or be recorded, in whole or in part, for rebroadcast or retransmission, and consent to my inclusion in such media coverage, which may appear in print media, live or replay telecast or broadcast, podcast, and/or through social media and internet postings.
I hereby hold harmless and release the University of Hawaiʻi from all claims, demands, and causes of action that I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.FERPA Consent : If I am a student, I acknowledge and understand that the Recordings in some circumstances may be confidential under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 C.F.R. part 99). I hereby agree to allow the University of Hawai'i to use, publicize, or disclose the Recordings for the purposes described above. Also, as described above, I understand that the Recordings may be released and viewed by students, faculty or the public, including but not limited to for promotional purposes. I understand that my authorization and/or consent is voluntary and is not a condition or requirement of my participation in class or my attendance at the University of Hawai'i. I understand that my consent may be withdrawn at any time by delivering a written, signed and dated withdrawal of consent to the JABSOM Office of the Dean.
PHOTO FOR PUBLICATION AND VIDEO RELEASE
Please be aware that your photo, voice and/or name may be included on the JABSOM and INBRE website. By clicking on the "Submit " button you grant permission to others to use any likeness, photograph(s), voice and or your name to be posted/recorded/video'd on the INBRE website and do hereby release, acquit and forever discharge the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, its successors and assigns, and anyone receiving permission from as aforesaid, from any and all claims, actions, causes of action and liabilities, of whatsoever kind or nature, arising out of any use of my likeness, photograph(s), voice, or name, for advertising, publicity, trade or any other lawful purpose, in any medium now known or hereafter to be developed, and waive any right to inspect and approve the finished product or such written or spoken copy that may be used in connection therewith, or the use to which it may be applied.
HIDDEN FIELD
Persons attending the live events will be required to meet certain criteria regarding COVID-19 Safety. Click on the following link for complete information: COVID19 Instructions
You can download the PDF instructions here.
ABSTRACTS AND POSTER CONSENT
Please be aware that ALL abstracts and posters will be posted on a public website.
Final Instructions
1. If you have not finished completing the application and wish to return later:
 - Click the Save & Return Later button.
  - Next enter your email address in the textbox and a REDCap link will be emailed to you shortly. Use this
      link to resume your application.
2.   If you have completed the application in its entirety click the Submit button.
Presenters: If your abstract is not approved by your Mentor/Lab Supervisor, you will be required to submit a new application with the revised abstract information.
ABSTRACT APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026, 11:59 pm . NON-PRESENTERS MAY REGISTER UNTIL MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026 .
This Record was Withdrawn?
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IMPORTANT!! Make sure to stop all auto-notifications to Mentors for records that are withdrawn. Steps: 1) Go to Survey Invitation 2) Search by Record # and Delete all Notifications
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