Introduction to effective mentorship for early-career research scientists
AbstractDiversifying the scientific workforce remains a national priority due to the continued lack of representation from underrepresented individuals in STEM fields. Quality mentoring has been identified as a stimulus to enhance not only research success, but also recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups pursuing STEM careers. Utilizing theEntering Mentoring training curriculum framework, this report provides a brief synopsis and key takeaways from the 2019 NIH-ASCB Accomplishing Career Transition (ACT) workshop, “Introduction to Effective Mentorship for Scientists” for 30 senior postdoctoral and early-ca...
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 22, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Preparing for tenure at a research-intensive university
AbstractAt research-intensive universities in the United States, eligible faculty must generally excel in research, teaching and service in order to receive tenure. To meet these high standards, junior faculty should begin planning for a strong tenure case from their first day on the job. Here, we provide practical information, commentary and advice on how biomedical faculty at research-intensive institutions can prepare strategically for a successful tenure review. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 22, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
A guide to setting up and managing a lab at a research-intensive institution
AbstractPostdocs who land faculty jobs at research-intensive institutions need to juggle several new large-scale tasks: identifying space and equipment needs for their lab, negotiating the hiring package, outfitting the lab with supplies, building a team, and learning to manage time in ways that can promote productivity and happiness. Here we share tips to help new hires think clearly about each of these tasks. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 22, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Obtaining a faculty position at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI)
AbstractScientists who hope to obtain a faculty position at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) need a distinct skill set and outlook on their future teaching and research career. To obtain a position at a PUI, candidates should 1) design a strategy for obtaining a faculty position that suits each individual ’s career goals and aspirations, 2) prepare for the application process, on-campus interview, and contract negotiations, and 3) plan a strategy for the probationary period leading up to tenure and promotion. Given the different types of PUIs, candidates need to consider whether they seek a positio n that cons...
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 22, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Preparing for tenure and promotion at PUI institutions
AbstractIn this paper, we discuss the importance for faculty to become familiar with the general guidelines for collecting, assembling and preparing a tenure and promotion (T&P) application or dossier at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) and the critical role that mentoring plays throughout the T&P process. While key elements of the application process such as submission timelines and documentation guidelines are usually outlined in the faculty handbook of the specific institution, many aspects of assembling the dossier are not necessarily detailed in writing anywhere. Instead, there are important element...
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 22, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Taking ownership of your career: professional development through experiential learning
AbstractExperiential learning can facilitate the development of transferrable skills necessary for success in attaining tenure and promotion in academia. In this article, we discuss the benefits of designing and implementing an individualized professional development experience or practicum. By doing this, we describe the experiential learning component of the Accomplishing Career Transitions (ACT) Program of the American Society for Cell Biology. The ACT program aims to assist postdoctoral trainees and junior faculty from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM as they strive to transition into tenure-track positions and ult...
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 22, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Accomplishing Career Transitions 2019: facilitating success towards the professoriate
AbstractThe Minorities Affairs Committee of the American Society for Cell Biology through its Accomplishing Career Transitions (ACT) program aims to ease critical transitions for postdocs and junior faculty from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM or from minority-serving institutions as they work towards promotion and tenure at a wide range of academic institutions. The ACT program is a 2-year cohort-based professional and skills development program that kicks off with a summer workshop and continues with additional online training sessions on selected topics, forging the creation of a permanent mentoring community for t...
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 22, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Health and physical fitness profiling of working population: Sport4Health 2021
AbstractSport4Health Network (SPORT4H) is a multidisciplinary project co-funded by the European Union Erasmus+ programme aimed to encourage participation in physical activity in working population. SPORT4H includes educational and instructional activities that provide top-notch knowledge on various physical activities that may have an additional benefit to improve healthy lifestyle behaviours across workforce. The aims of Sport4Health 2021 e-symposium organized from 22nd to 23th March 2021 were to: (1) summarize data collected during this project through evaluation of health and fitness profiles for over 40,000 employees f...
Source: BMC Proceedings - May 17, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Abstracts from the 4th Annual Student Medical Summit
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Source: BMC Proceedings - May 11, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
A National Consensus Forum on improving cornea donation and transplantation access in Canada
Discussion occurred around broad themes of donor tissue demand, supply, access, utilization, interprovincial sharing and cost recovery, interprovincial knowledge sharing and research. This event marked the first time in 10 years in which the Canadian cornea transplantation community came together. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - May 11, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Abstracts from the 10th International Conference for Healthcare and Medical Students (ICHAMS)
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Source: BMC Proceedings - April 2, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Carbon monoxide poisoning: a prediction model using meteorological factors and air pollutant
ConclusionLow temperatures, wind speed, and SO2 and high daily temperature changes, O38h, and CO are related to CO poisoning. Using both meteorological and pollutant factors as predictors could help facilitate the prevention of CO poisoning. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - March 2, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
4th International Symposium of Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology: Non-pharmacological treatment for the improvement of the quality of life in the Elderly
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Source: BMC Proceedings - December 23, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Annual Academy of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia (ASCAT) conference: a summary of the proceedings
AbstractThe fourteenth annual ASCAT conference was held 21 –23 October 2019. The theme of the conference was ‘Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia disorders new treatment horizon; while ensuring patient safety and delivering excellence in routine patient care.’ Over the three-day conference, topics on current and novel models of care, advances in bone marrow transplant and gene therapy, as well as the psychosocial aspects of mind, body and health related quality of life were discussed. In addition, blood transfusion, apheresis, iron chelation therapy and acute haemolytic complications were presented. Quality standards in the...
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 16, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Correlations between drug use, HIV disclosure and interpersonal communication on sexual risk behaviour of HIV-positive men who have sex with men
ConclusionsHIV disclosure and interpersonal communication patterns have a significant negative correlation with sexual risk behaviour among HIV-positive MSM. MSM with low HIV disclosure have high risk sexual behaviour opportunities. MSM with the closed interpersonal communication pattern also has a high risk of sexual behaviour. Education status was the most associated variable to sexual risk behaviour of HIV-positive MSM. Nurses as professional health workers need to improve comprehensive assessment, personal counselling and plan specific learning model by involving HIV-positive MSM in reducing HIV transmission from risky...
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 8, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
