New and Emerging Investigators


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
