Early career researchers can choose from a wide array of careers to employ their science and health expertise. But what do these career options look like? Two panels of early career professionals will discuss their career choices and describe their current positions. Participants will then move to breakout sessions for more in-depth discussions. Register
More than 6.7 million individuals in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is growing rapidly. Each day that passes without effective treatments brings tragic consequences for patients and their loved ones. As the debate over coverage for new Alzheimer’s drugs continues, Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD, of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, joined […]
We held an off-the-record conversation with James Lucier of Capital Alpha Partners about the implications of the debt deal for research, public health, and public-private R&D partnerships. What is the outlook for funding for NIH and other research and public health agencies? What does the deal mean for pandemic preparedness? What can advocates do to help shape the answers […]
Communicating science to general audiences is a skill that is important for scientists across all disciplines. The discussion will feature mastering an elevator pitch for friends, family, and policymakers, led by Research!America’s Victoria Schneider, PhD, and Samantha Miller. We will then split into breakout groups where participants will receive feedback on their elevator pitches and […]
Have you wondered how to use your science to create wonder and effect positive societal change? Meet four accomplished early career scientists and learn about how they have leveraged their science and science communication skills to inspire the next generation of scientists. Following our moderated discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and […]
Let’s face it, “digital twin” sounds more like a dystopian Netflix series than a significant development in the medical research arena. Yet digital twin modeling could revolutionize the discovery, development, and delivery pipeline. Reinhard Laubenbacher, PhD, Professor in the Department of Medicine and Director of the Laboratory for Systems Medicine, at the University of Florida, […]
How do you communicate your value to an employer in a highly competitive job environment? What are useful tools to help you stand out on LinkedIn? Hear from Josh Henkin, PhD, who will share tips on best practices to develop a LinkedIn profile and craft a resume that demonstrates your scientific qualifications and experience. Register
Have you ever wondered if you are cut out to start a company applying your science? Join Nucleate, a student-led organization of bio-innovators, to discuss tips and tools helpful to scientists when researching the startup space. The session will provide participants with an in-depth introduction to identifying a market opening and selecting founders and investors […]
Congressional veteran Mary Dee Beal, Principal at KDCR Partners, joined us for a closed-door discussion for an update on where we are in the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process following the signing of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
If your organization is a member of Research!America, join us on for a discussion with Paul Kim, Principal at Kendall Square Policy Strategies LLC, for an update on where we are in the process to reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). Signed into law in 2006, this legislation that has dramatically bolstered our […]
How is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helping to better protect the U.S. from public health threats? Dan Jernigan, MD, MPH, Director of the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the CDC, joined us to discuss the new vision for NCEZID and how the Center is incorporating innovation […]
Bill Novelli, Founder of the Business for Impact Center at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business joined Research!America to discuss the art and science of effective R&D advocacy. Bill Novelli co-founded the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care, and is the author of "Good Business: The Talk, Fight, Win Way […]
