Virtual

Keynote: A Dialogue with NIH Extramural Research Leadership

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET - 1:45PM ET

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

This Event is Recorded: The recording and resources will be available 7-10 business days after the event

Hosted by: Office of Extramural Research (OER)

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Event Overview:

Description:

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Albert Einstein Join NIH Office of Extramural Research directors as they dive into award trends and challenges, as well as opportunities to work together to ensure an equitable and successful framework for supporting the extramural research enterprise for today and years to come. Don’t miss your opportunity to help guide the focus of the conversation during the live Q&A with Dr. Michael Lauer, NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research, and Dr. Liza Bundesen, Deputy Director for the NIH Office of Extramural Research.

This event took place during the 2023 NIH Virtual Grants Conference.

Objective:

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

describe current funding and workforce trends;
appreciate stresses faced by the extramural research community and steps NIH is taking; and
have clarity on NIH efforts to assure integrity, equity, and openness.

Event Resources

slideset-Keynote-508.pptx

Moderator(s):

Megan Columbus

megan.columbus@nih.gov

Director

Office of Extramural Research (OER)

Office of the Director (OD)

NIH, HHS

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Megan Columbus

<p>As Communications Director for the NIH Office of Extramural Research, Ms. Megan Columbus is responsible for leading strategic planning and communication activities pertinent to the management of NIH’s extramural program. She enjoys connecting scientists and administrators to information and tools in support of their research programs, helping the broader public learn how NIH-supported research contributes to health advances, and supporting the ongoing dialog between NIH and the research community. Ms. Columbus’ office is responsible for the NIH Grants and Funding website, the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts, the Extramural Nexus newsletter and “Open Mike” blog, eRA system communications, extramural staff training, media and legislative relations, and a host of other resources. She especially enjoys her outreach responsibilities that involve more personal engagement with the NIH extramural research community, such as live webinars and the NIH Virtual Conferences.</p>

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