Trauma Think Tank, Powered By Connect With Velocitytx

This event is free. Space is limited, register soon. You’re invited to an exclusive networking event hosted by VelocityTX and UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA). This dynamic event brings together the brightest minds from VelocityTX, UT Health, and the broader bioscience community for an inspiring afternoon of connection and collaboration. This year, we're elevating our renowned event with a fresh twist. In addition to unparalleled networking opportunities, attendees will gain insights from an educational session led by the esteemed Dr. Susannah Nicholson in the Holly Auditorium at UT Health San Antonio. Complementary cocktail and food will be served as you engage with fellow bioscience professionals and entrepreneurs. Share ideas, foster innovation, and contribute to the growth and acceleration of the bioscience and healthcare sectors in San Antonio. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an event that’s shaping the future of bioscience! Date Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 4 - 6 p.m.Parking Free onsite parking is available at: Google Map to Parking Program 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Grab a drink and start a conversation 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. | Guest Speaker: Dr. Susannah Nicholson 5:45 - 6:00 p.m. | Mix and mingle Guest S peaker Information Susannah E. Nicholson, MD, MS, FACS, Associate Professor, Director of Trauma Research, Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery; Dr. Ferdinand P. Herff Chair in Surgery, Associate Program Director for Resident Research, Department of Surgery, UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Nicholson earned a BS in Biology with Distinction at Duke University where she graduated cum laude. She completed her medical degree, General Surgery residency, and fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at UT Health San Antonio. She is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and enjoys practicing as a trauma and emergency surgeon at University Hospital in San Antonio. As a physician-scientist trained in trauma, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery, her research has been funded by the NIH and the DoD. Her primary research focuses on investigating the relationships among the immune system, inflammation, the gut microbiome, and patient outcomes following trauma and hemorrhagic shock. As the Director of Trauma Research, she directs a translational research program involved in a wide range of trauma-related clinical research studies many of which she has also served as principal investigator and co-investigator. Dr. Nicholson also serves as the Associate Program Director for Resident Research with the Department of Surgery and enjoys mentoring and teaching students, residents and fellows in both the clinical and research settings. More Info below.