2017 Junior Investigators' Symposium

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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

7:30-8:00AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

Smilow Commons

8:00-8:15AM

Welcome
J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD, Dean, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Orientation

Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE and Emma Meagher, MD

Rubenstein Auditorium

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

9:45-10:00AM

Coffee Break

Smilow Commons

10:00-11:10AM

Core Tenets of Effective Mentee-Mentor Relationships

Moderators:  Emma Meagher, MD and Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE

Rubenstein Auditorium

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

Writing a Successful NIH R Grant

Moderator: Garret FitzGerald, MD

Panel: Casey Brown, PhD; Yael Mosse, MD; Matthew Weitzman, PhD

Rubenstein Auditorium

12:30-1:15PM

Lunch & Networking

Smilow Commons

1:20-2:15PM

Navigating Research Resources: Clinical Session

Moderators:  Emma Meagher, MD and Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE

SCTR 8-146AB

Navigating Research Resources: Lab Session

Moderators: Celeste Simon, PhD and Harry Ischiropoulos, PhD

SCTR 9-146AB

2:20-3:45PM

Speed Mentoring

Smilow Commons

Research Vendor Forum

Coffee Break

3:45-4:30PM

Building Your Brand and Online Presence

Rachel Locke, PhD

Rubenstein Auditorium

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

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.