Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT The journey of early‐career researchers (ECRs) in immunology is marked by many challenges but also exciting prospects. Here we bring a snapshot of the recent ECR workshop organized by the Young European Federation of Immunology Societies (yEFIS) during the 7th European Congress of Immunology (ECI), which took place in Dublin Ireland from September 1 to 4, 2024. This article brings forward the unique experiences and perspectives of eight Principal Investigators (PIs) and the events that shaped their careers in immunology. Navigating challenges, from mastering intricate laboratory techniques, securing tenure, or moving countries, to finding the right balance between family and research life; their stories reveal the diverse paths to independence within academia. This series celebrates scientific accomplishments acknowledging the non‐linearity of career paths and the value of passion for discovery, self‐confidence, resilience, and perseverance in their academic journeys.
Source: European Journal of Immunology
Institutions: ETH Zurich, Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Inserm, Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives, Université Paris-Saclay, Infectious Disease Models and Innovative Therapies, University of Copenhagen, LEO Foundation, University of Cambridge, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Ghent University, VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research, University of Graz, Medical University of Graz, Trinity College Dublin
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Awards: G1190173965, Idex Paris-Saclay, G4810098524, G4866930200, G526320474, Bacterial molecular modulators of epithelial barrier function, Role of m6A methylation of RNA in salivary gland epithelial cells in Sjögren’s syndrome, Impact of the developmental age of naïve CD8 T cells and circadian rhythm on T cell diversity and differentiation in acute infection
OpenAlex ID: W4405697593