Building a career in survivorship research is rewarding – but also can be challenging. In addition to common needs like obtaining funding and creating collaborations, survivorship investigators have unique issues such as institutional and geographic isolation. Hearing from successful researchers and having a network of colleagues can make the path to a lifelong career in survivorship science easier. The NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) New Investigators Series was created in 2022 with this goal in mind.
Past Presentations
Challenges and Opportunities After Your First R01
November 19, 2024
This session featured a presentation by Dr. Jessica Scott.
Building Partnerships to Sustain Your Program of Research
May 14, 2024
This session featured a presentation by Dr. Katie Devine.
Presentation at the 2023 NCI DCCPS New Grantee Workshop
October 31, 2023
In this presentation, Dr. Frank Penedo shared his career trajectory and highlights; vital qualities for success; the importance of mentors, marketing, and networking; and other considerations for new investigators.
Navigating and Surviving the Twists and Turns of Survivorship Funding and Research
November 14, 2023
In this presentation, Dr. Kirchhoff shared her professional journey, including identifying research topics of interest, collaborating with researchers, and successfully receiving grant funding.
The Value of Teams: Building a Research Career with Impact
May 23, 2023
In this webinar, Dr. Kristie Foley highlighted the importance of the right team, core elements, and specific attributes to achieve a career with impact.
The Rainbow Connection: Building a Career as an LGBTQ+ Scientist
January 31, 2023
In this presentation, Dr. Charles Kamen shared his personal and professional journey, as well as his words of advice for LGBTQ+ investigators forging careers in cancer research.
Travels Along the Translational Continuum
September 13, 2022
This presentation, featuring Dr. Paul Jacobsen, utilizes the translational science continuum to illustrate how to inspire and sustain a career in survivorship research.
Survivorship Research in Oncology: Building Bridges
June 21, 2022
This presentation, featuring Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt, focused on how to build collaborations and create a sustainable career in cancer survivorship research.
The Role of Persistence and Resilience in Turning Failure into Success
April 5, 2022
This presentation, featuring Dr. Supriya Mohile, was designed to support new and junior investigators focusing on survivorship research.