New faces at the CCTS Training Academy include Dr. Michael Mugavero, Dr. Becky Reamey, and Jeanne Merchant.

On Friday, Feb. 9, a roomful of K-scholars gathered at the latest Training Interdisciplinary & Emerging Research (TIERS) session to learn about the full spectrum of CCTS resources available to them and to brainstorm new initiatives to meet early investigator professional development and career planning needs. The discussion was led by Dr. Becky Reamey and Jeanne Merchant, both new to the CCTS Training Academy. Drs. David D. Chaplin and Michael Mugavero, Training Academy Co-Directors, also attended TIERS to facilitate the brainstorming session.

After filling out a brief survey on CCTS supports they had used in the past and which they might use in the future, the scholars made suggestions as to what additional topics or activities CCTS might offer. Ideas included how to choose a study section; how to find mentors outside of one’s field; how to form a team for a scientific project; hosting a grant writing retreat and biosketch workshop; mentoring “speed dating”; and transitioning from a K to an R grant.

TIERS meets at PCAMS from 11am-noon on the second Friday of the month. Check our Recurring Events page for the latest updates.

Dr. Becky Reamey discussed CCTS professional development supports for early-stage investigators at a recent TIERS session.