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Early-Stage Investigator Academy

The ESI Academy seminar series is intended for early career faculty and postdoctoral fellows aspiring to secure an NIH K grant or a first R01 grant. The 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

Schedule & 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.

NOTE: The 2025 seminar schedule and registration link(s) are currently in process. Please check back for updates in the coming weeks. 

Questions? Please contact Morgan Barrowman.

 

Meet Our Team

Faculty Co-Director

Dr. Sharma

Leena Sharma, MD
Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology) and Preventive Medicine
Eligibility questions: l-sharma@northwestern.edu

Faculty Co-Director

Dr. Yanez

Betina Yanez, PhD
Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences
Questions: betina.yanez@northwestern.edu

Senior Project Coordinator

Morgan Barrowman

Morgan Barrowman
For application process questions: morgan.barrowman@northwestern.edu

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