New and Emerging Investigators

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In the spirit of fostering the exchange of ideas and peer support for new investigators from around the globe, the ISCBH New Investigator Network was established in late 2020.

Network goals:

  • Identify a group of new investigators in the field of paediatric bone health to facilitate collaboration within that group
  • Offer timely support and a feeling of belonging among the new investigator community
  • Provide dedicated NI sessions to expand knowledge and skills specific to paediatric bone health research

The group organises quarterly webinar meetings and if you are a new investigator we encourage you to get involved!  Membership of the group is totally free of charge.  In the past we’ve organised meetings on topics such as:

  • Grants – How to get your research project funded
  • How to prepare and deliver a good talk
  • Networking for introverts/beginners
  • Boost your career with social media

If you’re interested in knowing more please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Look forward to hearing from you!

Jeanne Franzone, Josephine Tauer and Joanna Tung
ISCBH NI Co-Chairs

Registration for the next webinar in our 2025 NI programme will open soon! 

Don’t forget to scroll down to view our previous webinars.

We listened!

The ISCBH new and emerging investigators group has identified the need for mentorship opportunities.
We are happy to launch our
ISCBH Emerging Investigator
Mentorship Program!

For more information on the Webinars please email Kate at events@theiscbh.org

New Investigator Group Webinars (more dates and topics will be announced soon!)

DATE & TIME:

Friday 28 February 2025
8.00am-9.00am (EST) / 1.00pm-2.00pm (GMT) / 2.00pm-3.00pm (CET)

TITLE:

Applying for a Grant - Tips for Success as an Emerging Scientist

SPEAKER:

Professor Bettina Willie
Montreal, Canada

CHAIRS:

Dr Jeanne Franzone Delaware, USA
Dr Josephine Tauer Linz, Austria

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Become familiar with different types of granting agencies
  • Learn about the essential components in a grant application
  • Understand the basics of the grant review process

Professor Bettina Willie

Bettina Willie is an investigator at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Canada and a Professor and the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at McGill University. She is an Associate Member of McGill's Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Surgery. Dr Willie earned a doctoral degree in Bioengineering from the University of Utah and performed postdoctoral training at the University of Ulm and the Hospital for Special Surgery. She led a research group at Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin for eight years prior to her joining Shriners and McGill in 2015. Her research program uses multidisciplinary approaches, including state-of-the-art high resolution imaging technologies, to study the causes, detection, and treatment of skeletal fragility. She is particularly interested in understanding how the local mechanical environment influences bone adaptation and regeneration in rare bone disorders.

Previous New Investigator Webinars

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Kyowa Kirin strives to create and deliver novel medicines with life-changing value. As a Japan-based Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company with a heritage of 70+ years, we apply cutting-edge science including an expertise in antibody research and engineering, to address the needs of patients and society across multiple therapeutic areas including Nephrology, Oncology, Immunology/Allergy and Neurology. Across four regions – Japan, Asia Pacific, North America and EMEA/International – we focus on our purpose, to make people smile, and are united by our shared values of commitment to life, teamwork/Wa*, innovation and integrity.

*Harmony and loop among people.

Founded in 2007, Ascendis Pharma is applying its innovative TransCon™ technology platform to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science and passion, we use our TransCon technologies to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies that address unmet medical needs. Ascendis is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has additional facilities in Europe and the United States.

Inozyme Pharma is a rare disease biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of diseases driven by pathologic mineralization and intimal proliferation which impact the vasculature, soft tissue and skeleton. We are initially focused on developing an enzyme therapy to treat ENPP1 and ABCC6 Deficiencies, rare genetic diseases associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and unmet medical need.

BioMarin is a world leader in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for rare diseases driven by genetic causes. With a 20-year history, BioMarin remains steadfast to its original mission—to bring new treatments to market that will make a big impact on small patient populations. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating, have few, if any, treatment options, and are usually ignored. Visit www.biomarin.com to learn more.

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, is the group within AstraZeneca focused on rare diseases, created following the 2021 acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. As a leader in rare diseases for 30 years, Alexion is focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Alexion focuses its research efforts on novel molecules and targets in the complement cascade and its development efforts on hematology, nephrology, neurology, metabolic disorders, cardiology and ophthalmology. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries.