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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Let’s Talk—Careers Addressing Health Disparities
June 1, 2021
Let’s Talk – For the March Installment of the Postbac Research Training and Development Series, NIAID postbac Hannah Shepard recaps the insights shared by the panelists on health disparities career pathways and their inspiration for pursuing this career.
In Case You Missed It—Recognizing the Next Generation of Women Scientists
May 18, 2021
In case you missed it– The 11th Annual Women Scientists Advisors Scholars Symposium took place on Thursday, April 29, 2021, with the goal of highlighting the scientific contributions of female predocs and postdocs.
Postbac Spotlight—Infectious Disease Immunology and Inspiration
May 4, 2021
Read about Sophie Vrba, a postbac in the Viral Immunity and Pathogenesis Unit of the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology & Microbiology, who participated in the NIH Academy, where trainees learn about health disparities and gaps in health outcomes; and investigate how these issues are addressed.
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.
In Case You Missed It— Mosquitoes Are Invertebrate Pharmacologists!
April 6, 2021
In case you missed it – , Eric Calvo, Ph.D. presented (virtually) at the NIAID Postbac Research Seminar Series – an opportunity for NIAID postbacs to engage with principal investigators (PIs). Emma Duge, a postbac in Dr. Calvo's lab, reflects on the latest seminar and captures the useful advice for early-stage scientists shared by her mentor.
NIAID Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2021
April 5, 2021
The NIAID Office of Research Training and Development celebrated the contributions of our predoctoral fellows during Graduate Student and Professional Student Appreciation Week from April 5 through April 9, 2021. Read about NIAID graduate students’ research and their experiences at NIAID.
Postdoc Spotlight—An Elevated Experience in the Rocky Mountains
March 19, 2021
Read about Moses Leavens, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the TSE/Prion Biochemistry Section of the Laboratory of Persistent Viral Diseases (LPVD) at NIAID’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML). He also volunteers his time with Native American students, teaching STEM and financial education.
Rising Research—Trained to Fight
March 15, 2021
Step behind the bench and get to know NIAID postdoc Apollo Stacy, Ph.D. The first in our “Rising Research” series, this article highlights and summarizes Apollo’s recent paper published in Cell.
Postbac Spotlight—Productivity and Perspective in a Pandemic
March 1, 2021
Rachel Smith is a postbac in the Physiology Unit of the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research (LMVR). Catch up with Rachel as she reflects on her postbac experience at NIAID—from overcoming the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to her excitement for her next steps.
In Case You Missed It—NIAID Successful Academic Writing Series 2021
February 16, 2021
In cased you missed it– NIAID predocs and postdocs began the new year with a back-to-basics writing series focused on how to communicate their science and ideas in a succinct, logical manner. Structured as quick 50-minute skill blitzes, the sessions were designed to inform and inspire.
Postbac Spotlight—Extraordinary Science With Extraordinary People
November 30, 2020
Read this interview with Lizzette Pérez-Pérez, a postbac in the Molecular Pathogenesis Unit (MPU) in the Laboratory of Virology at the NIAID Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, Montana.
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.
Postdoc Spotlight—Two Campuses United for a Unique Postdoc Experience
October 20, 2020
Read about Emily Speranza, Ph.D.’s unique experience as she conducted her postdoctoral research training in both the Laboratory of Virology (LV) at Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) and the Laboratory of Immune System Biology (LISB) through her participation in the Rocky-Beth Fellowship Program.
NIAID Postdoc Appreciation Week 2020
September 21, 2020
Read about what it’s like to be a postbac in a malaria lab at NIAID. This article was written by Margaret Rose Smith, Postbac in the Malaria Immunology Section, Laboratory of Malaria & Vector Research, NIAID Division of Intramural Research, Twinbrook.
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.
Postdoc Spotlight—Meet Dr. Bartholomew Nyangahu, African Postdoctoral Training Initiative Fellow (APTI)
June 1, 2020
Bartholomew Ondigo Nyangahu, Ph.D., APTI postdoctoral fellow in the NIAID Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology, details his experience as part of the inaugural cohort of the APTI program.
Postbac Spotlight—Women in Science, Beyond the Bench in Big Sky
February 27, 2020
Myndi Holbrook, a postbac in the Virus Ecology Section, Laboratory of Virology, Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML), shares how her research contributes to the mission of the lab and her involvement with non-profits.
