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Early-Stage Investigator Academy

Are you an Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) aspiring to secure an NIH K grant or your first R01? 

If yes, please join the ESI Academy! All early-career faculty and postdoctoral fellows are welcome.

Free registration will give you access to the ESI Academy Seminar Series and invitations to ESI social events. 

Register for the ESI Academy here

ESI Academy Seminar Series

The ESI Academy Seminar Series consists of monthly 1-hour virtual presentations by premier investigators covering themes including:

  • Characteristics of a Translational Scientist
  • Implementation Science and Health Equity
  • Research Approaches to Promote Health Equity
  • Data Science
  • Clinical Trials
  • Work-Life Integration and Career Longevity

Past presentations will be posted here so that you can access the right content at the right time for you.

Schedule & Registration

Seminar Schedule and Zoom Registration

Flyer invites will be sent prior to each seminar session and Zoom registration is required. Each session will be recorded and made available to those who register for the ESI Academy.

ESI Academy Repository

Please complete this brief form to register for the ESI Academy. The confirmation email will contain a link to access the repository of ESI Academy Seminar recordings.

Questions? Please contact Morgan Barrowman

Meet Our Team

Faculty Co-Director

Dr. Sharma

Leena Sharma, MD
Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology) and Preventive Medicine

Faculty Co-Director

Dr. Yanez

Betina Yanez, PhD
Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences

Senior Project Coordinator

Morgan Barrowman

Morgan Barrowman

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