RRM 2025 Pre-Meeting Workshops
This year's workshop session will open with a conversation with the former director of NIGMS, Dr. Jeremy Berg. It will be followed by two optional FREE workshops for registered trainees (students and postdocs), limited to 25 enrollees each, will be offered on Friday morning preceding the meeting, from 9:00 AM 12:00 PM. Limited lodging at Wyndham on Thursday evening may be available based on need.
Target audience: Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists seeking authentic perspectives on a building sustainable scientific career.
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RRM 2026 Trainee Development Workshop
Friday, October 30, 2026
Schedule:
9:00am: Registration Opens
Part 1: Navigating the Future of Scientific Research
Commonwealth 1
9:15am: Welcome & Introductions
9:25am: A Conversation with Dr. Jeremy Berg
A discussion with the former NIGMS Director and former Science Editor-in-Chief on the current scientific funding landscape, the future of academic research, and how early-career scientists can prepare for and navigate a changing research environment.
10:15am: Coffee Break & Networking
Part 2: Trainee development workshops
Workshop 1: Building Your Elevator Pitch How to Communicate Your Science
Commonwealth 1
10:30am: An interactive workshop focused on developing a clear, concise, and compelling explanation of your research for different audiences.
11:25am Workshop Wrap-Up, Discussion & Takeaways
Workshop moderated by: Dr. Shyama Nandakumar, Dept. of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Workshop 2: AI in Action- Tools for Research & Teaching
Commonwealth 2
10:30am:
11:25am: Workshop Wrap-Up, Discussion & Takeaways
Workshop moderated by:
11:45am: Lunch & Networking
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