2017 Junior Investigators' Symposium
The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) is pleased to host a one-day symposium for junior investigators (physician fellows, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty conducting research) focused on successful strategies for a career in clinical and translational science. Attendees will gain valuable career insights through presentations, panel discussions, and time for networking.
2017 Junior Investigators' Symposium:
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
7:30AM to 5:00PM
Smilow Center for Translational Research
Slides & Session Recordings:
Session slides, where available, are linked below. Session recordings are available here.
Agenda:
Time |
Session |
Location |
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7:30-8:00AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
Smilow Commons |
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8:00-8:15AM |
Welcome Orientation Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE and Emma Meagher, MD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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8:15-9:45AM |
Unraveling the Mystery of Academic Tracks Moderator: Kathy Shaw, MD, MSCE Panel: Angie Ellison, MD, MSc; Erum Hartung, MD, MTR; Eric Joyce, PhD; Ben Voight, PhD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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9:45-10:00AM |
Coffee Break |
Smilow Commons |
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10:00-11:10AM |
Core Tenets of Effective Mentee-Mentor Relationships Moderators: Emma Meagher, MD and Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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11:15-12:30PM |
Writing a Career Development/K Award Moderator: Jonathan Katz, MD Panel: Sandra Amaral, MD, MHS & Sue Furth, MD, PhD; Amanda Zacharias, PhD & John Murray, PhD |
SCTR 8-146AB |
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Writing a Successful NIH R Grant Moderator: Garret FitzGerald, MD Panel: Casey Brown, PhD; Yael Mosse, MD; Matthew Weitzman, PhD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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12:30-1:15PM |
Lunch & Networking |
Smilow Commons |
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1:20-2:15PM |
Navigating Research Resources: Clinical Session Moderators: Emma Meagher, MD and Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE |
SCTR 8-146AB |
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Navigating Research Resources: Lab Session Moderators: Celeste Simon, PhD and Harry Ischiropoulos, PhD |
SCTR 9-146AB |
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2:20-3:45PM |
Smilow Commons |
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Research Vendor Forum |
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Coffee Break |
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3:45-4:30PM |
Building Your Brand and Online Presence Rachel Locke, PhD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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4:30-5:00PM |
Symposium Keynote Jonathan Epstein, MD, Executive Vice Dean and Chief Scientific Officer, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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5:00PM |
Networking Reception |
Smilow Commons |
Location:
Smilow Center for Translational Research
Rubenstein Auditorium and Smilow Commons
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Directions: For directions to sign in and the Rubenstein Auditorium on the first floor of Smilow Center for Translational Research (SCTR) click here.
For Panel Sessions held on floor 8 or 10 SCTR in 146 AB conference rooms: Take Smilow elevators to the designated floor, enter through glass doors, turn right, and follow the hall as far right as possible to the 146AB conference rooms. Signs will be posted as well.
Speed Mentoring: Attendees will have the opportunity to spend time one-on-one with seasoned faculty members.
Registration: There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Registration is now closed.
Questions can be directed to Anna Greene.