Frequently Asked Questions About the Broad Retreat
Poster Submission
What is the deadline for poster submission?
What size should my poster be?
What format should we follow for poster submission?
Do we need to complete the Invention Disclosure Form for all the unpublished work or just the work which
is patentable?
Where can I print my poster?
Where can I find a poster tube?
When will I mount my poster?
Retreat-Wide
Will there be accommodations for food allergies/special requests?
I have a new hire that would like to attend the retreat. Can they register if they have yet to set up an
email account?
If I have questions on the day of the retreat, who will answer them?
Is there a Mother’s Room on site?
I’m a member of an Associate Member’s lab, can I attend the retreat?
Is parking provided at the retreat?
What is the deadline for poster submission?
Thursday, October 19, 2012.
What size should my poster be?
Posters must be no larger than 3’(h) x 4’(w) so that we may accommodate two posters per poster board.
What format should we follow for poster submission?
The poster title and author format should be as follows:
Poster Title Format:
Creating the Pathway Activity Map in Human Cancers
Poster Author List Format (First and Last Names Only):
Jinyan Du, Frank He, Bina Julian, Paula Bernasconi, DR Mani, Ken Ross, Joshua Gould, Todd Golub
Only ONE author should submit each poster.
Do we need to complete the Invention Disclosure Form for all the unpublished work or just the work which is patentable?
We don’t need an invention disclosure for anything that's unpublished - but to the extent a scientist has any hope that it may be patentable or lead to something patentable then we would like to get a disclosure (available here). Terri Dillingham (teresed@broadinstitute.org) is happy to review and discuss with you further.
Where can I print my poster?
Please visit the IT Wiki page on Poster Printing for directions. For further printing assistance, email help@broadinstitute.org
Where can I find a poster tube?
The supply rooms in each Broad building will have a supply of poster tubes for your convenience. Please be sure the tube has your name and poster title in case you have to store this prior to your designated poster session.
When will I mount my poster?
You should plan on mounting your poster on the day of your presentation. You will need to remove your poster by the end of the day of your presentation.
Boards are push-pin or thumbtack only – no adhesives please.
Will there be accommodations for food allergies/special requests?
Meals at the retreat will accommodate vegetarian/vegan preferences and take into account common food allergies. Kosher meals are available on request through the registration site.
I have a new hire that would like to attend the retreat. Can they register if they have yet to set up an email account?
New hires who do not yet have an email address, or those who start after registration closes, may register by emailing events@broadinstitute.org with their first and last name.
If I have questions on the day of the retreat, who will answer them?
There will be an information desk on the ground floor of the conference center, near registration. In addition to answering questions, information desk staff will be available to store posters and direct you to your assigned poster board.
Is there a Mother’s Room on site?
Yes, a Mother’s room is located on the first floor through the double doors leading to the Pechet Room. Room 214 can also be used as a Mother’s Room. Both rooms are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Please note that equipment is not provided.
I’m a member of an Associate Member’s lab, can I attend the retreat?
Yes, associate members, member of their labs, and all Broad affiliates are encouraged to attend!
Is parking provided at the retreat?
No. However, the conference center’s website provides information about nearby parking garages.
