An increasing number of early-stage scientists are exploring careers associated with bio-entrepreneurship, science communications, intellectual property, regulatory affairs, science policy, consulting, and more. NIA has developed new funding mechanisms to better prepare these scientists and researchers for careers outside of traditional academic research. To learn more about these new mechanisms, please join the Research Centers Collaborative Network and National Institute on Aging for this informational webinar on the NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI) program!

The NIA REDI program comprises several awards designed to support graduate students and early-career researchers exploring career paths not often emphasized in traditional research training programs. The goals of this webinar were to:

• Give an overview of the NIA REDI program, including how REDI-supported trainees will acquire specialized skills for success in a variety of areas
• Provide information and insight to prospective applicants (the upcoming deadline is October 18, 2023!)
• Facilitate a live Q&A with two REDI awardees:
  • Brianna Stubbs, PhD: Lead Translational Scientist at the Buck Institute – REDI K01
  • Julie Coleman, PhD: Director at Celdara Medical – REDI R25

View Dr. Hooks' presentation slides here.

Speaker:

Joshua Hooks, PhD
2022-2023 AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow
Office of Strategic Extramural Programs
National Institute on Aging

Moderator:

Stephen Kritchevsky, PhD
Wake Forest School of Medicine