Training Opportunities for a Successful Career in Biomedical Research

Friday, October 17, 2014: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
LACC 303AB (Los Angeles Convention Center)
Chair:
Peter Ogunbiyi, DVM/PhD, Chief, Diversity Training Branch, National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute
Presenters:
Alison Lin, PhD, Health Scientist Administrator, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health , Michael Sesma, PhD, Chief, Postdoctoral Training Branch, National Institutes of Health/National Institute of General Medical Sciences and Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director Office of Intramural Training and Education, NIH Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health

Description: This session will present training opportunities available to students and trainees from high school through early stage academic research career. The format will be 10- or 15-minute talks followed by panel discussion. We will share information on funding mechanisms, mentoring suggestions, and research opportunities.