July 9, 2026
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

Many scientific careers are shaped by collaboration and mentorship experiences that leave a lasting impression. The Connecting, Collaborating, and Advancing Your Research Career webinar will bring together early-career scientists, faculty, and research leaders to explore how meaningful professional relationships and strategic collaborations shape long-term success in today’s increasingly team-oriented research environment. Through these discussions, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to navigate collaborative dynamics, build and sustain meaningful professional relationships, and position themselves for growth in complex, interdisciplinary research settings. 

The webinar will center on three key topics:  

• Managing complex collaborative relationships in team science 
  Elizabeth Platz, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland  
• Mentor–mentee relationships at all levels  
  Bora Lim, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 
• Networking at events: Before, during, and after
  Mark E. Hatley, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 

Registration Process 

Individuals wishing to attend the webinar must register online. The webinar is free to attend for all.