Web and Social Media Committee

The Web and Social committee was formed during the 12^th Congress of the Cell Transplant Society in recognition of the importance of maintaining a web and social media presence in the pursuit further scientific advancements in the field of cellular transplantation.

Roles

• Promote visibility of the CTRMS.


• Provide content for the CTRMS website.


• Establish and maintain pages or groups in social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.


• Draft guidelines for “code of conduct” on CTRMS pages in Social media.


• Act as moderators in ongoing discussions and monitor posts to assure that discussions are within the frame of our Code of Conduct and no inappropriate or offensive posts remain published.
• Make recommendations for apps that assist in the promotion of upcoming meetings.


• Assist in the promotion of fundraising efforts approved by the CTRMS council.


• Regularly report to the CTRMS Council the ongoing activities of the Council.


• Invite recipients of the latest CTRMS Young Investigator Travel awards to participate in committee work by discussion and will function as beta-testers, reference group and will be encouraged to initiate blogs or discussions in CTRMS social media groups.

Web and Social Media Committee Members 2015-2017

(Chair)

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Young Investigator Committee

The Web and Social committee was formed during the 12th Congress of the Cell Transplant Society in recognition of the importance of maintaining a web and social media presence in the pursuit further scientific advancements in the field of cellular transplantation.

Mission

To encourage the active engagement of trainee members and facilitate interactions between trainees and established members to advance research and activities in the field of cardiomocytes, neural cells, stem cells, adipocytes, hepatocytes, islets, deandritic cells, and all cellular development research.

Goals

Foster a forum for young investigators and faculty to interact and provide opportunities for professional development. Promote young investigators' ideas of research trends and questioning of new technologies and innovation of our research agenda. Formulate scientific and social programs for the Cell Transplant Society congresses. Introduce and sponsor activities that facilitate young investigators and established members in energized collaborative activities.

Programs

Introduce a program for a Young Investigator session during the Cell Transplant's next Congress. Build a database of resources for grants, scholarships, courses and training opportunities for trainees in the field. Collaborate with the Cell Transplant Meeting Steering Committee to arrange a Young Investigator networking reception social event at the next Cell Transplant Congress. Help develop criteria for Young Investigator awards with at least one or two youth representatives on the Selection Committee. Nominate one or more Youth Representatives to serve on fundraising activities of the Cell Transplant Society to include their support and initiative.

Young Investigator Committee Members 2015-2018

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