Connection Corners

2026 Connection Corners

Ballroom B
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:45 p.m. -  7:15 p.m.

Connection Corners is a ticketed event and will be available for pre-registration via the online registration process.
Pre-registration for Connection Corners is ONLY available for In Training Members. A limited number of tickets will be available onsite at the registration desk.

During this event, accomplished senior members are invited to host discussions at tables with topics that are relatable and of interest to attendees at diverse stages in their careers. These open-ended “chats” provide a casual environment to interact and facilitate networking between meeting attendees, especially amongst trainees.

Please note that this webpage will be periodically updated, as speaker confirmations are received.

 

Connection Corners Table Topics

Table 1:  Regeneration and Renewal in Reproduction
George Coukos, MD, PhD
Kristin Meyers, PhD

Table 2:  How to Become a Physician Scientist
Kathleen O'Neill, MD
Sandra Reznik, MD, PhD

Table 3:  How to Get Involved with SRI
Leah Miller, CAE
Kaela Varberg, PhD

Table 4:  How to Secure Funding as a Trainee
Rahul D'Mello, MD, PhD
Dee E. Fenner, MD
Priya Pantham, PhD

Table 5:  How to Protect Your Intellectual Property 
Courtney Townsel, MD
Steve Young, MD, PhD

Table 6:  What Comes After Your Training
Melissa A Simon, MD, MPH
Bhuchitra Singh, MD, MPH
Hannah Zierden, PhD

Table 7: How to Overcome Challenges in Your Career
Helen Jones, PhD
Amy Murtha, MD
Jim Segars, MD

Table 8: How to Build Your Professional Network
Nicole De Nisco, PhD
Asgi Fazleabas, PhD
Mana Parast, MD, PhD

Table 9: Early Career Committee 

 

Table 10: How to Make Your Voice Heard in Women’s Research Policy
Sarah England, PhD
Stella Goulopoulou, PhD