2024 Second Scientific Conference

October 19-20, 2024

Washington DC

2024 Second Scientific Conference of Mongolian Researchers in the USA

The Second Scientific Conference of Mongolian Researchers in the USA was held successfully on October 19-20, 2024.

On October 19, experienced Mongolian researchers shared valuable insights through guest lectures, oral presentations, and workshops, supporting the academic growth of young researchers. The following day, October 20, an "Experience Sharing Workshop and Discussion" session provided Mongolian youth and parents with guidance on university enrollment and self-development, with experienced educators, students, and graduates offering their perspectives.

This event was made possible by the dedication of many, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, researchers, students, and attendees. Your knowledge, insights, and collaborative spirit contributed to the success of this conference. We look forward to future scientific exchanges and collaborations.

We also thank the Mongolian Embassy in the United States, WeTogether, and our sponsors for their invaluable support.

Together, let’s continue sharing knowledge and discoveries to empower the future and make a lasting impact through the power of research and collaboration.

Facts from the 2024 Second Scientific Conference

  • Over 140 scientists, researchers, students and their families                                         

  • 3 Invited lectures  

  • 9 oral presentations

  • 10 workshops

  • 5 poster presentations

                              

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2024 Second Scientific Conference Highlights

Opening Remarks

  • Dr. A. Otgonzaya

    President, Society of Mongolian Researchers in the USA

  • Ambassador U. Batbayar

    Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United States of America

  • Professor D. Baatar

    Professor, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J.Tyson School of Medicine

  • D. Altanchimeg

    PhD Candidate, Mongolian University of Science and Technology; CEO, We Together NPO

Invited Lectures

  • Dorjsuren Dorjbal, PhD

    Staff Scientist, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, NIH

    Translational Research and an Example of Drug Discovery Against Rabies Virus

  • Saruul-Erdene Myagmar, PhD

    Mongolian Specialist, Library of Congress

    Орчин Цагийн Монгол Хэлний Үйл Үгийн Цаг Заах Тогтолцоо

  • Battogtokh Jugdersuren, PhD

    Scientist, Acoustics Division, US Naval Research Laboratory

    The Future of Energy: How Nano Materials Are Making a Big Difference

  • Moderators:

    Bazarragchaa Damdinsuren, MD, PhD

    Otgonzaya Ayush, MD, PhD

Oral Presentations

  • Khurts Shilagardi, PhD

    Bench to bedside: Characterization of Nuclear Morphology in Fibroblast Recommends Treatment Strategies for Patients with Non-Classical Progeroid Laminopathie

  • Narangerel Altangerel, PhD

    Thermostable Raman Interaction Profiling

  • Uyanga Batzorig, MD, PhD

    ARID1A Mediates Skin Inflammation

  • Tsogbadrakh Bayasgalan, MD, PhD

    Chracterization of Neuronal Subgroups in the Pedunculopontine Nucleus and Optimizing Deep Brain Stimulation in Gait Disorders

  • Gantumur Battogtokh, PhD

    GRP78-targeted HPMA Copolymer-Photoactive Drug Conjugate for Hyperthermia-Induced Cancer Treatment

  • Tungalag Baljir, PhD

    Compassionate Leadership in Teacher Education: A case study on student teachers in Mongolia

  • Bilguun Erkhem-Ochir, MD, PhD

    A Novel Treatment for Prevention of Cancer-Induced Cachexia via Reprogramming Macrophage Function in Adipose and Muscle Tissues

  • Narangerel Gombojav, MD, PhD

    The Mitigating Role of Family Resilience and Connection to Promote Positive Socioemotional and School-Related Outcomes

  • Khaliunaa Bayanbold, PhD

    Mosaic Potocki-Lupski Syndrome Due to a Supernumerary Marker Chromosome Containing RAI1

  • Moderators

    Prof. Baatar Dolgor, MD, PhD

    Narangerel Gombojav, MD, PhD

  • Moderators

    Purevdorj B. Olkhanud, MD, PhD

    Indra Purevjal, MD, MS, MPh

  • Questions and Answers

Workshops

Workshop-1: Mastering Job Search, CV Writing and Interviews: Tips and Strategies for Success

Baatar Dolgor, MD, PhD Ganchimeg Bayarsaikhan, MD, PhD

Workshop-2: How To Prepare for the USMLE and the US Medical Residency Match

Uyanga Batzorig, MD, PhD, Gantuul Narmandakh, MD

Workshop-3: Career Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Indra Purevjal, MD, MS, MPH, Battuya Bayarmagnai, PhD

Workshop-4: Success in Grant Application

Purevdorj B. Olkhanud, MD, PhD Khurts Silagardi, PhD

Workshop-5:  Visa and Green Card for Scientists

Gantumur Battogtokh, PhD Enkhjargal Budbazar, MD, PhD

Workshop-6: Standards and Standardization in Product Development and Testing in the USA

Otgonchimeg Rentsendorj, PhD Batzaya Tumur, MS, Bazarragchaa Damdinsuren, MD, PhD

Workshop-7: Navigating the College Experience in the USA

Tugsjargal Culuun, PhD

Workshop-8: College Preparation and Avoiding Common Mistakes in SAT/ACT Exam

Batsaikhan Usukh, PhD Narantuya Badarch, MS Itgel Delgerdalai, MS Munkhtushig Tulgaa, BA

Workshop-9: Opportunities After College Acceptance: Making the Most of Your College Experience

Itgel Delgerdalai, MS Sainkhuu Enkh-Otgon, MS Munkhtushig Tulgaa, BA

Workshop 10: Nursing Education and Career Development

Enkhjargal Gendenjamts, RN, BSN, CMSRN, MHA

Poster Presentations

Moderators: Ariungerel Gerelchuluun, MD, PhD; Uyanga Batzorig, MD, PhD

  • Poster #1 - Accelerating Discoveries: A Comprehensive RNA-based Next Generation Sequencing Library Automation Approach 

Khaliun Myagmar, Jennifer Figueroa-Cruz, Khulan Unurbuyan, Sabrina Tolppi, Anubhav Tripathi

  • Poster #2 - Optimization of Tagmentation Chemistries and Workflows for Fully Automated Next-Generation Sequencing Library Preparation

    Khulan Unurbuyan, Khaliun Myagmar, Sabrina Tolppi, Jennifer Figueroa-Cruz, Olivia Ott, Anubhav Tripathi

  • Poster #3 - Modulation of systemic iron level after cerebral ischemia by HMGB1 via stimulation of hepcidin induction in hepatocytes

    Dashdulam Davaanyam, Sang-A Oh, Song-I Seol, Hahnbi Lee, Ja-Kyeong Lee

  • Poster #4 - Sex Difference in Stress-Related Neuropeptide Signaling Components and Their Interaction with Alcohol in Gabaergic Neurons of the Central Amygdala in Rats

Enkhzul Batsaikhan, Emaya Moss, Dean Kirson

  • Poster #5 - Anti-tumor effects of MPT0B291, a novel inhibitor of histone deacetylase 6, on glioblastoma: in vivo and in vitro studies

    Batsaikhan Buyandelger, Chia-Chi Wu , and Jia-Yi Wang

Conference Participants

Organizers and Volunteers

Partners and Sponsors

The First Scientific Conference