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Early-Stage Investigator Academy

Are you an Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) aspiring to secure an NIH K grant or your first R01? 

If yes, please join the ESI Academy! All early-career faculty and postdoctoral fellows are welcome.

Free registration will give you access to the ESI Academy Seminar Series and invitations to ESI social events. 

Register for the ESI Academy here

ESI Academy Seminar Series

The ESI Academy Seminar Series consists of monthly 1-hour virtual presentations by premier investigators covering themes including:

  • Characteristics of a Translational Scientist
  • Implementation Science and Health Equity
  • Research Approaches to Promote Health Equity
  • Data Science
  • Clinical Trials
  • Work-Life Integration and Career Longevity

Schedule & Registration

The 2026 seminar series is currently being scheduled for March through September 2026. Please check back for updated schedule.

ESI Academy members will be sent invitation emails prior to each seminar. If you plan to attend in-person, Zoom registration is required. Each seminar will be recorded and made available to ESI Academy members in Prism, so you can access the content at a time that is right for you.

ESI Academy Repository in Prism

Past Seminar Recordings

Please follow these steps to join the ESI Academy Community in Prism and gain access to the seminar recordings.

Questions? Please contact Morgan Barrowman

Meet Our Team

Faculty Co-Director

Dr. Sharma

Leena Sharma, MD
Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology) and Preventive Medicine

Faculty Co-Director

Dr. Yanez

Betina Yanez, PhD
Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences

Senior Project Coordinator

Morgan Barrowman

Morgan Barrowman

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