D.C. Revisited
Yes, I've been gone for a bit, but for a good reason. This was the first year that I got to present a scientific poster at a meeting. Specifically, the American Society for Cell Biology Meeting. Most of our lab goes to this meeting, and this year 4 of us presented, plus 2 who recently moved back to Japan. I really enjoyed the meeting, although it was mentally exhausting to listen and try to understand a series of talks for 5 days straight, plus poster sessions, plus exhibitor showcase. I did acquire loads of free stuff, albeit scientifically dull: flashing pens, a coaster, foam tube floats, posters, calendars, free samples, and even a little IDT doohickey. Finally, on Tuesday I presented my poster. I didn't really know what to expect, or if anyone would come by and talk to me about it. Turns out that I had plenty of people who were interested in my work, and many offered helpful suggestions. One guy I talked to even asked if I was interested in doing a post-doctoral fellowship in his lab. Too bad I can't just skip the Ph.D. step.
Overall, I thought it was a great meeting. Plus, I got to do some sightseeing in Washington, so of course there are pictures.