Preparing Future Faculty 2026 Symposium

November 3rd, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Murphy Auditorium

Do your future career plans involve becoming a faculty member? Whether you're just considering the idea or have gone through an application cycle, this symposium will give you key information about navigating independence from your current lab, application documents, on site interviews, and beyond. This full-day event will feature informative lectures, panel discussions, and Q&As with faculty members, new and seasoned, from diverse backgrounds and institutions.

Panel: Strategizing steps to independence. Moderated by Lydia Grmai, PhD:

• Eva Hernando-Monge, PhD

• Lu Hu, PhD

• Priya Prakash , PhD

• Jason Moore, PhD

CVs and Cover Letters:

• Priya Prakash, PhD

Panel: Statement Documents Moderated by Lydia Grmai, PhD:

• Eric Chang, PhD

• Marie Bragg, PhD

• Glenn Fishman , MD

• Jason Moore, PhD

Lecture: In-Person Interviews/ Job talks:

• Donald Nyangahu, PhD

Lecture: Chalk Talks:

• Anna Maurer, PhD

Lecture: Startup Negotiations:

• Miriam Bocarsly, PhD

Read full list of faculty speaker bios here!