International Cryobiology Young Researchers

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The International Cryobiology Young Researchers (ICYR) is dedicated to the development of young researchers in cryo-/low-temperature biology.

Mission: Bring young cryo/low-temperature biologists, engineers, and scientists together to connect, meet each other, have positive experiences, and foster new scientific relationships around the globe building an international community in cryobiology. ICYR first provides a go-to platform for young early career researchers for professional development, education, networking, and leadership opportunities in cryo/low-temperature biology and its application areas (healthcare, biodiversity, reproductive science, conservation science, drug development, etc.). Second, ICYR hosts social and career networking events at the annual meeting of the SfC, the Cryo conference.

ICYR 2024 Leadership


Lakshya Gangwar President	Charles Elder Vice President	Ruidong Ma Treasurer	Rafay Osmani Secretary

Additional Event Committee Members: Prakriti Kashyap, Hannah Skaggs, Zonghu Han

What does ICYR do?

1) Yearly Events: Bimonthly Meetings

May 2024: Intro Research
Jul 2024: Video research sharing
Sep 2024: Career Development
Nov 2024: Social Games, Wellness, Movie (Sci-Fi)
Dec 2024: Job Fair

2) Journal Club: Every fourth Monday of the month at 5 pm CT

3) Annual Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology Events

Upcoming ICYR Events	Previous ICYR Events
CRYO2024 Welcome Event Arrive early to CRYO2024 to attend the ICYR welcome event from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on July 22, 2024, at The Bethesdan Hotel CRYO2024 ICYR Social Event DC monuments tour at night, July 24, 2024, 7:00 - 10:00 pm CRYO2024 Virtual Social Event Zoom meet-up with breakout rooms CRYO2024 Career Networking	Mississippi River Cruise ~ 50 participants Virtual Social Hour on Whova App Conducted first-of-a-kind ICYR’s Virtual DEI Panel Discussion Job Board at CRYO2023

Membership

ICYR is supported and funded by the Society for Cryobiology. Membership to the ICYR is open to all “young” researchers (undergraduate & graduate students, lab technicians, post-doctoral associates and fellows, faculty, scientists, individuals, and scholars) within the Society for Cryobiology who are engaged in and support scientific research in low temperature biology. All active members reserve the right to vote for all elected positions and during proceedings conducted for removal from office of an elected officer or an active member. An "active ICYR member" participates in at least one ICYR event per year. To express an interest in joining ICYR, please fill out our Google Form

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ICYR is actively dedicated to the diversity of people from different backgrounds, cultures, races, ethnicities, LGBTQIA+, and nationalities to reflect the demographics of our globe and encourage an environment of inclusion with a diversity of ideas, research areas, and representation from all of its members.