Events and Trainings
NCI Rising Scholars: Cancer Research Seminar Series
The NCI Rising Scholars: Cancer Research Seminar Series is an opportunity to highlight the research and the important contributions made by NCI-supported postdoctoral fellows and early career investigators at NCI laboratories and NCI-funded institutions nationwide. The seminars take place every third Thursday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET. Learn more and register today!
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NCI Transition to Career Development Workshop
The NCI Center for Cancer Training held a virtual workshop for NCI career development awardees and prospective applicants in January 2024 to showcase elements involved in transitioning to cancer research independence. The agenda for the workshop provides the information about each session we held. The video recordings for the workshop are provided below.
Opportunities and Challenges of Transitioning to Research Independence for PhD-trained K Awardees: Perspective from Current Research Project Grant Awardees and Former K99/R00 and K22 Awardees
Presenters:
- Michael Schmidt, PhD (moderator)
- Shaneda Warren Andersen, PhD
- Sigrid V. Carlsson, MD, PhD
- Thales Papagiannakopoulos, PhD
- Diana Cittelly, PhD
- Justin D. Lathia, PhD
Opportunities and Challenges of Transitioning to Research Independence for MD and MD, PhD-trained K Awardees: Perspective from Current Research Project Grant Awardees and Former K08 Awardees
Presenters:
- Susan Lim, PhD (moderator)
- Kevin Bruce Jones, MD
Introduction to NIH/NCI Grants System from a Program Director's Perspective: What Applicants Need to Know about the Divisions at NCI - Part 1
Introduction to NIH/NCI Grants System from a Program Director's Perspective: What Applicants Need to Know about the Divisions at NCI - Part 2
Presenters:
- Jessica Faupel-Badger, PhD, MPH (moderator)
- David Miller, PhD
- Paige Green, PhD
- Asad Umar, PhD
- Sundar Venkatachalam, PhD
- Tiffany Wallace, PhD
NIH Funding to Support Your Research: Roles of Program Directors and Scientific Review Officers
Presenters:
- Mariam Eljanne, PhD (moderator)
- Chamelli Jhappan, PhD,
- Amy Rubinstein, PhD
NIH Funding to Support Your Research: Role of Grants Management at NCI
Presenters:
- Anu Puri, PhD (moderator)
- Sean Hine and Amy Bartosch
Panel Discussion: What Reviewers Look for in Your RPG Application: Perspectives from Reviewers
Presenters:
- Yansong Bian, MD, PhD (moderator)
- Marcus DaSilva Goncalves, MD, PhD
- Elana Judith Fertig, PhD
- Chi-Chen Hong, PhD
- Daniel Wahl, MD, PhD
How to Design Your Research Career to Navigate the Tenure Path
Presenters:
- Sergey Radaev, PhD (moderator)
- Andrew M. Smith, PhD
Programs for Promoting Diversity in Cancer Research
Presenters:
- Hana Odeh, PhD (moderator)
- Behrous Davani, PhD and Shahrooz Vahedi, PhD
Ask the National Cancer Institute Director, Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell
Tune into the Inside Cancer Careers podcast episode featuring Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell, NCI Director, who was recorded live at the NCI Transition Career Development Workshop. Listen now!