Research Training News offers readers an insight into the intramural research training experience and the possibilities this experience can open. Learn about NIAID trainees’ research, their goals, achievements, inspirational moments, and more.
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Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, Industry Medical Writer
May 3, 2024
Leanne Low, Ph.D., was a postdoc at NIAID for four years, where she worked in the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research. Read this interview with Dr. Low, from the “Career Pathways” series, to learn more about her journey to becoming a medical writer in industry.
Alumni Connections — Blending Public Health With Pathogen Genetics
November 7, 2023
The “Alumni Connections” series highlights NIAID fellows who have taken the next step on their academic path. This interview features a former NIAID postbac who transitioned to a Ph.D. program in 2021. Read this interview with Emma Rowley to learn about her experience as a postbac in the Malaria Cell Biology Section of the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research and how she made her decision to pursue a Ph.D. in the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Epidemiology and Human Genetics program.
In Case You Missed It — NIAID Alums Return for Science and Health Policy Alumni Panel
September 29, 2023
Over the summer, two postdoc alumni of NIAID’s Laboratory of Immune System Biology returned to NIH (virtually) to share how NIH career development resources shaped their careers. Federica La Russa, Ph.D., and Trisha Tucholski, Ph.D., served as speakers on the Science and Health Policy Alumni Panel organized by the NIH Science Policy Discussion Group (SPDG). Both former co-chairs of the SPDG, Drs. La Russa and Tucholski reflect on how their current careers were positively impacted by their leadership experiences with the policy group.
NIAID Postbac Hailey Johnson to Represent NIAID at 2023 NIH Three-minute Talk Competition
June 5, 2023
NIAID postbac Hailey Johnson will represent NIAID at the 2023 NIH Three-minute Talk (TmT) Competition on June 22, 2023. She received the highest marks during NIAID's TmT competition last month for her talk titled, “Identification of Brugia malayi microRNAs Involved in Wolbachia-Host Symbiosis.” The NIH Three-minute Talk Competition occurs annually as part of an effort to improve efficient scientific communication while also showcasing the amazing research carried out by fellows across the NIH.
Alumni Connections—Unplanned Moments In Research
December 5, 2022
The "Alumni Connections" series highlights NIAID fellows who have taken the next step on their academic path. Read this interview with Samuel Chauvin to learn about his experience as a postbac in the Molecular Development of the Immune System Section of the Laboratory of Immune System Biology and how he made his decision to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. in the University of Pennsylvania's Immunology Program.
Alumni Connections – Virology Research From Postbac to Graduate School
October 3, 2022
The "Alumni Connections" series highlights NIAID fellows who have taken the next step on their academic path. This interview focuses on a former NIAID postbac who transitioned to a graduate program in 2021. Ms. Jessica Chen was a postbac in the RNA Viruses Section in the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard Medical School. Read this interview with Jessica to learn about her journey from NIAID to graduate school.
Alumni Connections—Becoming A #BrandNewPI
April 20, 2022
In this "Alumni Connections" article, catch up with Kristin Lane, M.S., Ph.D., a former postdoc in the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research (LMVR), now an assistant professor of molecular microbiology and biochemistry at Idaho State University, and recipient of the NIAID New Innovator Award.
Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, Biosafety Laboratory Manager
April 5, 2022
Read the interview with Haley DeMers, Ph.D., RBP, Biosafety Laboratory Manager, Cape Fox Facilities Services supporting Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, Montana.
Career Pathways—From Postbac to Physician Researcher
March 1, 2022
This interview follows Seth Judson, M.D., from postbac in the Virus Ecology Section of the Laboratory of Virology at Rocky Mountain Laboratories under the supervision of Vincent Munster, Ph.D. to doctorate of medicine from David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Judson is currently an internal medicine resident at the University of Washington Medical Center where he works on globally emerging zoonotic diseases and pandemic preparedness.
Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, Epidemiologist
December 7, 2021
Nuha Naqvi, an epidemiologist was a postbac fellow at NIAID for two years, where she worked in the Laboratory of Immunoregulation. Read this interview with Nuha, from our “Career Pathways” series, to learn more about her journey to becoming a survey epidemiologist.
Alumni Connections—From Fellow to Faculty
November 15, 2021
This "Alumni Connections" interview follows as Allison Kraus, Ph.D. transitions from a postdoc and research fellow in the TSE/Prion Biochemistry Section of the Laboratory of Persistent Viral Diseases at Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) to assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University.
Alumni Connections—Expanding Healthcare Access in a Pandemic
November 2, 2021
This "Alumni Connections" interview focuses on Mr. Omar Escobedo, a former NIAID postbac in the Molecular Defenses Section in the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology and currently an M.D. candidate at the University of California-Davis School of Medicine.
Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, Biosafety Officer
July 27, 2021
This interview from the “Career Pathways” series focuses on how Dr. Antony Schwartz, Ph.D., who was part of the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP), became a biosafety officer.
Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, Industry Research Scientist
April 19, 2021
Lampouguin Yenkoidiok Douti, Ph.D., a research scientist, transitioned to industry immediately following completion of a doctoral degree. Read this interview with Dr. Douti, from the “Career Pathways” series, to learn more about his transition from graduate school to industry.
Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, Scientific Editor
November 17, 2020
Dr. Lim was a postdoc at NIAID for two years, where she worked in the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research. In this “Career Pathways” interview, learn about her journey to her unique role at Cell Press, where she works as a joint scientific editor for a portfolio of 16 review journals.
Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, Research Scientist in Industry
September 16, 2020
Dr. Bonne-Année was a postdoc in the Helminth Immunology Section of the Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases (LPD). Read this interview with Dr. Année, from the “Career Pathways” series, to learn more about her journey to industry.
Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, Academic Research Scientist
July 16, 2020
This interview from the “Career Pathways” series focuses on an academic research scientist, someone who runs their own research laboratory. Dr. Harrison is an assistant member in the Center for Fundamental Immunology at Benaroya Research Institute in Seattle, WA.
Career Pathways—Explore the Possibilities, NIH Program Officer
June 15, 2020
This interview, from our “Career Pathways” series, focuses on Dr. McGugan, a program officer in NIAID’s parasitology and international programs branch, who administers NIH’s scientific programs, oversees grant portfolios, sets priorities for committing federal funds, and acts as an advocate.
