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Pre-Conference Meeting for Trainees

Sunday Afternoon - Pre-Conference

Location
The Chapel
Speakers
  • Courtney Griffin - Featured Speaker
  • Siqi Gao - Organizer
  • Akinola Akinbote - Organizer
  • William Sessa - Panelist
  • Manu Platt - Panelist
  • Terren Niethamer - Panelist
Summary
This meeting, organized by Akinola Akinbote (European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Barcelona) and Siqi Gao (University of Pennsylvania), features a keynote presentation by Courtney T. Griffin, Ph.D., Vice President of Research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, alongside a series of trainee presentations. A Best Talk Award, sponsored by Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, will be presented to one of the presenting trainees. The session will also include a panel discussion, Crafting Your Path, featuring insights from experts such as early-stage investigator Terren K. Niethamer (NIH), senior institutional leaders Courtney T. Griffin (OMRF) and Manu Platt (NIH), and industry leaders Xiaowu Gu (Genentech) and William Sessa (Pfizer), offering valuable advice on navigating academic and industry career paths in cardiovascular research.

Networking 101: A Primer for New Members and First Time Attendees

Monday Breakfast Time

Location
Woodlands
Speakers
  • Mabruka Alfaidi - Discussion Leader
Summary
Whether you're new to the meeting and NAVBO or just want some tips and tricks, this informative session is for you. We'll learn some interesting ways to use the mobile event app and how to take advantage of the conference environment for networking and building collaborations. This session will take place during breakfast. The session room is adjacent to where you pick up your meal. Sponsored by the NAVBO Membership Committee

Lunch and Learn

Monday Lunch Time

Location
Woodlands
Summary
Several trainees will sit at a table with one of the speakers, enjoy lunch and engage in discussion with an established investigator and peers. Talk about career strategies, science, publishing, etc.

What's Holding You Back? Managing the Work-Life Balance

Tuesday Breakfast Time

Location
Woodlands
Speakers
  • ZIqing Liu - Forum Leader
  • Callie Kwartler - Forum Leader
  • Paul Cheng, Stanford - Panelist
  • Courtney Griffin, OMRF - Panelist
Summary
This workshop will cover the ever-present issue of how to maintain work-life balance within your academic career. The format will be an informal Q&A discussion with our experienced panel. Topics will include management of parenting, clinical responsibilities, personal or family health, and other non-work commitments at different stages of a science career. This Career Development Forum is sponsored by NAVBO’s Education Committee.

Workshop: Reducing Implicit Bias in Professional Decisions

Tuesday Lunch Time

Location
Woodlands
Summary
This workshop focused on the implicit bias in science will explore how unconscious biases can influence research practices (e.g. peer review), decision-making, and collaborations. Participants will engage in interactive activities to identify and address biases that may impact inclusivity and objectivity in scientific environments. By fostering awareness and providing actionable strategies, the workshop aims to promote a more equitable and diverse scientific community. This session is sponsored and organized by the NAVBO Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Early-Stage Investigator Get Together

Tuesday Dinner

Location
Woodlands
Summary
Meet with peers to discuss issues concerning early-stage investigators who are getting ready to or are looking for a faculty position or recently started a first faculty position. This event takes place within the dinner hour. Pick up your meal as you ordinarily would and head to the Woodlands Room, rather than the main dining hall. This is an informal gathering-- join Wednesday night's dinner for a structured round table discussion.

How Mentoring and Outreach Can Enrich Your Career

Wednesday Breakfast Time

Location
Woodlands
Speakers
  • Carrie J. Shawber - Forum Co-Leader
  • Qing Lin - Forum Co-Leader
  • Mark Ginsberg - Panelist
  • Elisa Boscolo - Panelist
  • Jerome Breslin - Panelist
Summary
Moderated by Dr. Carrie Shawber and Dr. Qing Lin and sponsored by the NAVBO Education Committee, this workshop aims to discuss how mentoring the next generation of scientists is a rewarding but challenging and often underrated part of leading a laboratory. Panelists will include Mark Ginsberg, UCSD and recipient of this year’s Steven Schwartz Award for Outstanding Mentorship, Elisa Boscolo, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and Jerome Breslin, USF. A Career Development Forum Sponsored by the Education Committee

Creating an Inclusive Lab Culture

Wednesday Lunch Time

Location
Woodlands
Summary
Join us for a workshop on creating an inclusive research lab environment. Building an inclusive lab is crucial, as diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to a more dynamic and adaptive research culture. Inclusivity fosters a collaborative atmosphere where all team members feel valued, enhancing creativity and problem-solving. This interactive event will explore building diverse teams, fostering a supportive lab culture, and inclusive mentorship, with practical strategies for work-life balance and navigating cultural differences. Enhance your lab's inclusivity to ensure the success of every team member. This workshop is sponsored by the NAVBO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and organized by Sarvesh Chelvanambi (Brigham and Women's Hospital) and Glicella Salazar-DeSimone (Columbia University).

Early-Stage Investigator Round Table

Wednesday Dinner

Location
Woodlands
Summary
Plan to attend Tuesday's informal dinner as well. On Wednesday, groups will discuss key issues and then share their thoughts with the entire group. This event takes place within the dinner hour. Pick up your meal as you ordinarily would and head to the Woodlands Room, rather than the main dining hall.
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