2019 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.
2019 Junior Investigators' Symposium:
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Smilow Center for Translational Research
Slides & Session Recordings:
Session slides, where available, are linked below. Session recordings are available here.
Session Resources:
- Best Practices for Effective Mentor-Mentee Relationships
- Grant Resources
- Building Your Research Team
Agenda:
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Session |
Location |
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8:00-8:30AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
SCTR Commons |
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8:30-8:45AM |
Welcome Jonathan Epstein, MD, Executive Vice Dean and Chief Scientific Officer, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Orientation Emma A. Meagher, MD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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8:45-10:15AM |
Unraveling the Mystery of Academic Tracks Moderator: Kathy Shaw, MD, MSCE Panel: Tiffani Johnson, MD, MSc; Marina Cuchel MD, PhD, MSTR; Andy Minn, MD, PhD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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10:15-11:00AM |
Viviane Martin, PhD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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11:00-11:40AM |
Core Tenets of Effective Mentee-Mentor Relationships Emma A. Meagher, MD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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11:40- |
Lunch — Please fill your lunch box and head to your assigned session. | SCTR Commons | ||
| 12:00-12:40PM | Speed Mentoring |
Pursuing Careers in Industry — Panel & Lunch Moderator: Philippe Szapary, MD, MSCE |
SCTR Commons | SCTR 10-146 AB |
| 12:45-1:25PM |
Pursuing Careers in Industry — Panel & Lunch Moderator: Philippe Szapary, MD, MSCE |
Speed Mentoring | SCTR 10-146 AB | SCTR Commons |
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1:35-2:45PM |
Writing a Successful Career Development Grant (K Award) Moderator: Jonathan Katz, MD Panel: Erum Hartung, MD, MSTR and Susan Furth, MD, PhD; Jeffrey Thompson, MD, MSTR and Steven Albelda, MD; Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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Writing a Successful NIH R Grant Moderator: David Mankoff, MD, PhD Panel: Despina Kontos, PhD; David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc; Kelly Allison, PhD; Matthew Weitzman, PhD |
SCTR 8-146 AB |
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2:50-3:55PM |
Establishing Your Clinical Research Program & Building Your Team Moderator: Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE Panel: Mark Neuman, MD, MSc; Alexis Ogdie-Beatty, MD, MSCE; Anuja Dokras, MD, PhD; Elizabeth Steider, MBE |
SCTR 8-146 AB |
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Establishing Your Basic Research Program & Building Your Team Moderator: Benjamin Voight, PhD Panel: Elizabeth Grice, PhD; Elizabeth Heller, PhD; Eric Joyce, PhD |
Rubenstein Auditorium |
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Location:
Smilow Center for Translational Research
Rubenstein Auditorium and Smilow Commons
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Directions: For directions to 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 146AB conference rooms: Take the Smilow elevators to the designated floor, enter through the 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 Jessica German.