Diversifying NIH Early-Stage Investigators : Enhancing Diverse Perspectives to Address Society’s Health Needs

Join us for an insightful webinar highlighting the critical importance of supporting early-stage investigators from diverse backgrounds. By harnessing a wide spectrum of expertise, we can drive innovation and more effectively address the varied health needs of our society.

This webinar will spotlight women scientists who have successfully secured funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Panelists will candidly share their journeys, discussing how they secured funding, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way. Additionally, we will provide information on featured resources and opportunities available to support researchers.

Lindsey Lepley
associate professor of athletic training

Host
Durga Singer
associate professor of pediatric endocrinology

Co-Sponsors: 

• ​Office of Research Development
• ADVANCE Program
• Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG) 
• Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
• Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR)
• National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID)