Save the Date! From Postdoc to Faculty: Successful Transitions to Academia
Thursday, May 13, 1–2 p.m.
Are you thinking about a career in academia? Often postdocs spend time crafting their future research program, but are not introduced to important steps necessary for the successful transition to academia. Come learn these basics about navigating the academic job search process and important academic interviewing skills. Discover ways to prepare for success in academia once there (grants, mentoring & collaborations) and tips to avoid burnout.
This virtual seminar will be given by Dr. Paula Gregory, Associate Dean for Faculty & Educational Development in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of North Texas.
Please email Ms. Brittney Corum (brittney.corum@nih.gov) if you are planning to join.
Save the Date! K99 Awards for Clinical Fellows (for clinical fellows only)
Friday, May 14, 9–11 a.m.
Are you a clinical fellow interested in writing and applying for a K99? This workshop will cover critical aspects of writing NIH Career Development (K) grants, including writing clear and concise Specific Aims, writing the Career Development and Training sections, and an introduction to the NIH review process and how grants are scored. Importantly, this workshop emphasizes the necessary partnership between the candidate, the mentors and the institution and its vital role in successful career development award proposals.
This virtual seminar will be given by Dr. Paula Gregory, Associate Dean for Faculty & Educational Development in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of North Texas.
Please email Ms. Brittney Corum (brittney.corum@nih.gov) if you are planning to join.
Save the Date! May 25, 16th Annual Meeting for Fellows
The 16th Annual Meeting for Postdoctoral, Clinical, and Visiting Fellows and Graduate Students will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. This year’s retreat will be held virtually.
This meeting will allow you to step away from the lab for a day to network with your NICHD colleagues, participate in a career exploration session, and learn more about the recent developments in our intramural research programs.
This year’s retreat will include:
- Keynote presentation by Dr. John F. Tisdale, Senior Investigator at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics Branch
- Afternoon keynote presentation on mentoring by Dr. Gisela Storz, NICHD-NIH Distinguished Investigator, Section on Environmental Gene Regulation.
- Career breakout sessions with professionals from academe, industry, teaching, government administration, science communications, science policy, and grants management.
- You can be a highlight at the retreat too! You can present you work during the virtual poster sessions, and six fellows will be selected to give a talk from their submitted abstracts.
To be considered for one of the six fellows’ oral presentation slots, please submit your presentation title and an abstract, no later than Monday, May 3rd, to Ms. Brittney Corbin (brittney.corbin@nih.gov). The abstract should summarize your research project(s), including: an introduction with its relevance to improving human health, a description of the experimental techniques, key results, conclusion statements, and future directions. The body of your abstract should not exceed 300 words.
Registration information to follow soon!
NIH IPPCR Course Online: Registration Still Open
Interested in expanding your clinical research knowledge base in 2021? Registration for the 2020–2021 NIH Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course is still open!
This free, self-paced, online course is open for registration until July 1, 2021. Graduate students, clinical fellows and post-doctoral fellows are encouraged to enroll now.
The IPPCR course is a lecture series from thought-leaders around the world covering:
- Study designs, measurement, and statistics
- Ethical, legal, monitoring, and regulatory considerations
- Preparation and implementation of clinical studies
- Communication of research findings and other topics
To register, please visit the IPPCR website at https://ocr.od.nih.gov/courses/ippcr.html. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Hwang at ippcr2@mail.nih.gov.
NIH PCP Course Online: Registration Still Open
Registration is still open for the 2020–2021 NIH Principles of Clinical Pharmacology (PCP) Course !
The PCP course is a free online lecture series covering the fundamentals of clinical pharmacology as a translational scientific discipline focused on rational drug development and utilization in therapeutics. Topics covered in the course include pharmacokinetics, drug therapy in special populations, drug discovery and development, and pharmacogenomics.
The course is free, self-paced, and entirely online through the PCP website.
A certificate of completion is awarded to participants who achieve a passing score on the final exam.
The course will be of interest to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical fellows interested in expanding their pharmacology knowledge base.
For additional information on the course, please visit the website above or contact Rebecca Hwang at odpcp@mail.nih.gov.