Summary
October 29, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
The transition from postdoc, student or fellow to Principal Investigator (PI) is an exciting career milestone that comes with new responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities. However, there can be a wide gap in the skills and knowledge needed to smoothly make this transition and excel as a PI.
This online webinar addresses topics that those transitioning to independence in academia should be aware of as they successfully advance to their next career stage. It is designed for postdocs, early-career faculty, and researchers aspiring to or preparing to lead their own labs or projects. Participants will gain practical insights into the multifaceted role of a PI—balancing scientific vision with leadership, mentorship, and administrative responsibilities.
Speaker
Jaime S. Rubin, PhD
Jaime S. Rubin, PhD is the Vice Chair for Investigator Development and Professor of Medical Sciences in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University. Her PhD thesis, published in the journal, Nature, described the first molecular identification and characterization of a human DNA repair gene. She has held a number of senior level positions at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, including Acting Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, having served as the founding Director of the Office of Graduate Affairs, and Acting Associate Vice President/Acting Associate Dean for Research Administration, having served as one of the founders of the Office of Research Administration. All of these positions have allowed for the teaching, mentoring, and career development of junior investigators, including: undergraduate, graduate, medical, public health, dental, and nursing students, residents, postdoctoral scientists, clinical fellows, and junior faculty.
Pricing
Member: Free
Nonmember: $20
Registration
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