Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
1-2 p.m.
Zoom
Strong collaborations can accelerate research productivity, expand expertise, and open new funding opportunities. In this session, early-career researchers will learn practical strategies for identifying and engaging collaborators, leveraging institutional and external networks, building effective research teams, and advancing their research through collaborative projects. Speakers will share real-world examples and lessons learned on using collaborations to generate preliminary data, publications, and long-term research success.
Speakers:
1-2 p.m.
Zoom
Strong collaborations can accelerate research productivity, expand expertise, and open new funding opportunities. In this session, early-career researchers will learn practical strategies for identifying and engaging collaborators, leveraging institutional and external networks, building effective research teams, and advancing their research through collaborative projects. Speakers will share real-world examples and lessons learned on using collaborations to generate preliminary data, publications, and long-term research success.
Speakers:
- S. Saif Hasan, PhD, associate professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM); associate member, Program in Oncology, University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Elana Rosenthal, MD, FIDSA, associate professor, Division of Infectious Diseases; director of clinical research, Institute of Human Virology; co-director, Research Initiative on Infectious Diseases and Substance Use, UMSOM