[bioundgrd] FW: IAP Biology Offerings — Wednesday, January 30, 2019

[Joshua Stone]

How To: Scientific Skills Not Taught in Class

How to Get Your First Grant—Guide to NIH K99

Pau Creixell, Postdoc, Koch Institute

Diego Huet, Postdoc, Whitehead Institute

Rebecca Lamason, Assistant Professor, MIT

Ankur Jain, Assistant Professor, MIT

Penny Beuning, Professor, Northeastern University



Grantsmanship is an essential skill for scientists. Come join us for a panel discussion to hear all about writing and reviewing for NIH grants. We will use the NIH K99–R00 Pathway to Independence Award as an example to discuss about grantsmanship for trainees. Hear from a K99 reviewer and recent awardees—both postdocs and junior faculty who have recently transitioned to independent positions.

Wednesday January 30th 11–12:30 pm, 68-181



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A Sampling of Careers in Science
 Biotech Entrepreneurship

Nate Tedford, Head of Foundry Operations, Ginkgo Bioworks

Avak Kahvejian, Partner, Flagship Pioneering, Founding President of Cygnal Therapeutics and Rubius Therapeutics

Lauren Foster, Associate Director, MIT Technology Licensing Office

Rachel Meyers, Entrepreneur-in- Residence, Third Rock Ventures


Are you interested in starting your own biotech company? Are you curious about how technology developed at MIT is licensed to industry and startups? How can you fund your scientific ideas into a new business? Come hear from experts that span the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Kendall Square area. Our panelists will share their experiences translating scientific advances to the private sector.

Wednesday, January 30th 1:30-3 pm, 68-181


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