Description:

Join us for "K" Day with talks on topics such as:

• Navigating career development

• Building a Mentoring Team

Selected Scholars will also have the opportunity to present their work in 5 minute Lightning Talks! 

Our keynote speaker is Monica Peek, MD, MPH, Ellen H. Block Professor for Health Justice of Medicine, Associate Director, Chicago Center for Diabetes Translational Research at the University of Chicago

Following the scientific activities, join us for social networking from 5 pm to 7 pm with appetizers and beverages.

Hosted by UIC CCTS Leadership:  Shane Phillips, PhD, Director of UIC CCTS KL2 Scholar Program and Lisa Sharp, PhD. Associate Director of UIC CCTS KL2 Scholar Program in partnership with NUCATS and ITM

Contact information: Elli Resnick, eresnick@uic.edu

Who Should Attend:

• Early career faculty and postdocs
• Faculty working towards a clinical or translational K award
• Any faculty holding a individual K series career development grant or similar career development award