ADA Scholars 2024 | On-Demand-ADA Scholars Part 1

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In today's session of the ADA Scholars Program, several speakers covered a variety of topics, offering valuable insights that are essential for early career professionals in the field of endocrinology and diabetes research. The event began with an introduction by Dr. Brittany Bruggemann, highlighting the importance of the ADA Scholars Program in supporting early-career fellows and trainees. <br /><br />Dr. Earl Hirsch discussed advancements and challenges in diabetes technology, including algorithms in insulin pumps, hybrid closed-loop systems, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). He emphasized the need for personalized care in choosing the right technology for patients and mentioned several ongoing clinical trials evaluating new diabetes therapies.<br /><br />A panel on career pathways featured experts who shared their career journeys and provided advice on navigating academic, clinical, and industry roles. They stressed the importance of mentorship, work-life balance, and maintaining flexibility in career choices.<br /><br />Dr. Bob Eccle moderated a discussion on research funding opportunities, with panelists from the JDRF, Helmsley Charitable Trust, ADA, and NIH explaining their respective funding processes and priorities. They emphasized the importance of contacting program officers early and not self-eliminating from potential funding opportunities.<br /><br />Dr. Elizabeth Seaquest delivered a session on mentorship, highlighting the role of mentors in career development and offering strategies to establish and sustain effective mentor-mentee relationships. She also discussed the significance of mutual respect, setting clear expectations, and being true to oneself in these relationships.<br /><br />Dr. Bryn Marks provided insights on negotiating employment contracts, stressing the value of self-advocacy and understanding one's worth. She shared practical advice and emphasized the importance of being well-prepared and informed during negotiations.<br /><br />Dr. Michelle Lichman presented her work on diabetes care in the deaf community, discussing social determinants of health and the challenges faced by this population. She highlighted the importance of linguistic and cultural competence in healthcare and shared innovative ways to deliver diabetes education to deaf individuals.<br /><br />The day concluded with networking opportunities and the announcement of the 2024 recipient of the Andrew P. Goldberg Early Career Award, Sok Chin Thai, recognizing her exceptional contributions to clinical and translational research in diabetes.

Keywords

ADA Scholars Program

endocrinology

diabetes research

Dr. Brittany Bruggemann

Dr. Earl Hirsch

diabetes technology

insulin pumps

continuous glucose monitors

career pathways

mentorship

research funding

Dr. Elizabeth Seaquest

employment contracts

social determinants of health

Andrew P. Goldberg Early Career Award