Tentative Schedule (subject to change):

9:00-9:20  Welcome and Opening remarks

Invited Speakers

9:20-9:50  Current trends in STI research
9:55-10:15  How to get published
10:20-10:40  Engaging industry – when (stage of research) and how (process)

10:40-11:00  Coffee break                                                                       

Panel Discussions

11:00-11:20  Thorny issues in collaborations
11:25-11:45  Effective science communication to diverse and/or non-scientific audiences
11:50-12:10  Career opportunities beyond the traditional academic path
12:15-12:45  Empowerment – career negotiations and mentoring expectations

12:45-1:20   Lunch break 

Breakout sessions

Table 1:   Balancing clinical, research and teaching
Table 2:  How to grow your network/increase visibility
Table 3:  Community engagement
Table 4:  Engaging clinical collaborators in translational research projects
Table 5:  Bridging the gap: ensuring basic and laboratory science investigations address patient needs
Table 6:  Science Communication

1:25-2:20  Breakout session #1

 2:20-2:40  Coffee break

2:40-3:35  Breakout session #2

3:35-4:00  Closing remarks