Establishing a Research Niche in Respiratory Omics

The webinar "Establishing a Research Niche in Respiratory Omics" is a targeted session designed to help early-career researchers in pulmonary omics navigate the challenges of defining their research niche. Co-sponsored by the ATS Section on Genetics and Genomics and the Assembly on Allergy, Immunology, and Inflammation, the workshop features insights from expert panelists Rachel Kelly, PhD, MPH (Harvard Medical School) and Russ Bowler, MD, PhD (Cleveland Clinic). It begins with a roundtable discussion exploring key topics such as initiating conversations with mentors about branching out, maintaining collaborative agreements, and transitioning between datasets. Participants then engage in breakout sessions to address practical challenges like finding data, developing unique skillsets, and evolving into mentorship roles. Group discussions are followed by feedback from the panelists, providing actionable strategies for career development.