The 2024 US DOHaD Annual Meeting is right around the corner, and we are thrilled to kick off the event with a dedicated Trainee Day. This day is tailored specifically for early-career scientists and trainees, offering an enriching program focused on professional development, networking, leadership, and personal wellbeing. Here’s a detailed look at what’s in store for Trainee Day:
Morning Sessions include:
- NIH Grant Writing Tips & Tricks – Kurt Albertine, PhD, University of Utah
- Publishing & Peer Review – Kim Gaetz, PhD, NIEHS
- Public Health & Advocacy – Sarah Verbiest, DrPh, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- *NEW* US DOHaD CONNECT – this new networking session is designed to connect trainees with DOHaD Members and Speakers representing a variety of professional development topics:
- Clinical Collaborations – Erin Madriago, MD, Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU)
- Opportunities Outside Academia – Jerry Heindel, PhD, HEEDS & Kim Gaetz, PhD, NIEHS
- National Funding Avenues for DOHaD Research – Paige Cooper, PhD, Burroughs Wellcome Fund & Danny Schust, MD, Reproductive Scientist Development Program
- New PIs on the Block – Kaela Varberg, PhD, Children’s Mercy & Banu Gumusoglu, PhD, University of Iowa
- External Collaborations: Scientists and Societies – Becky Simmons, MD, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) & Matt Gillman, MD SM, NIH/ECHO
- Transitions and Failures – Alina Maloyan, PhD, OHSU & Danielle Christifano, PhD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Afternoon Sessions Include:
- Professional Branding – Vanessa Doroitt Anderson, PhD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Poster Teasers & DOHaD BINGO
- Burnout Busters
- Yoga
Evening: After a day of learning and networking, join the broader conference attendees for the poster session and welcome reception. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, meet senior scientists and society members, and enjoy some refreshments. Don’t forget to submit your abstract before August 1st to be considered for an oral presentation or September 15th to be considered for a poster!
BONUS: Join us each morning for Walk and Talk Trails to enjoy the beautiful Little Creek Trail system at the Rizzo Center for even more networking!
To register for Trainee Day and the Annual Meeting, click here (don’t forget the Early Bird Discount with code early24)! Spread the word about US DOHaD 2024 with our new Social Media Kit!