Faculty Development Seminar Series
Faculty Development Seminar Series
Audience: early career faculty, faculty on K grants
Designed to support early career faculty investigators from Ohio State and Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Faculty Development Seminar Series offers valuable insights into career development, grant writing, managing research teams, research methodology and the responsible conduct of research. Sessions foster collaboration, enhance leadership skills and provide practical strategies for career success. The seminars may be attended in-person at the CTSI or virtually on Zoom.
Who
Early career faculty
Faculty on K grants
When
Third Tuesday of the month at noon
Where
In-Person or Virtual
Suite 260 Prior Hall, Room 240 or on Zoom
Faculty Development Seminar Series Schedule
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Presented by Julie A. Johnson, PharmD
Discover how the Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) can be a catalyst for your research success. This seminar offers faculty members a deep dive into the resources, services and collaborative opportunities available through CTSI to support every stage of the research journey.
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Presented by: Jennifer Muszynski, MD, MPH
This seminar is designed to help early-career faculty investigators enhance their presentation skills for academic, clinical and research settings. Dr. Muszynski shares practical strategies for structuring compelling presentations, engaging broad audiences and delivering content with clarity and confidence.
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Presented by: John Christman, MD, and Lalit Sehgal, PhD
This seminar offers early-career faculty investigators a practical introduction to the grant review process and the role of study sections in shaping grant-writing proficiency. Led by experienced investigators John Christman and Lalit Sehgal, the session explores how grants are evaluated, what reviewers look for in strong applications and how participating in study sections can enhance your own grant-writing skills and career development. Attendees will gain insights into scoring criteria, common pitfalls and the benefits of engaging with the broader research community through peer review. Whether you're preparing your first submission or considering service on a review panel, this seminar provides valuable guidance and perspective.
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Presented by: Beckett Broh, PhD, Talent and Organizational Performance Office, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
This seminar equips participants with the tools and confidence to navigate challenging interpersonal interactions in professional settings. Led by Dr. Beckett Broh, the session explores the dynamics of emotionally charged conversations, offering strategies to manage discomfort, foster mutual understanding and maintain respectful dialogue. Attendees will learn how to prepare for difficult discussions and communicate with clarity and empathy.
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Presented by: Kelsey Bowers, Lisa Siefker and Erica Tornes, Office of Research; Cynthia Carnes, ERIK
This seminar provides essential guidance for researchers navigating the complex landscape of compliance in federally funded research. Experts from the Office of Research and ERIK will demystify key regulatory areas including foreign influence, export control laws and conflict of interest policies. Attendees will gain practical insights into disclosure requirements, risk mitigation strategies and institutional responsibilities to ensure research integrity and staying compliant with evolving federal expectations.
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Presented by Adam Schworer, Senior Licensing Officer, Technology Commercialization
This seminar offers biomedical researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs a practical guide to safeguarding intellectual property (IP) in academic and commercial environments. The session explores the fundamentals of IP protection and outlines when and how to take action to secure your innovations. Attendees will learn how to identify protectable technologies, navigate disclosure and licensing processes and understand the strategic value of IP in commercialization and collaboration. Whether you're developing software, medical devices or research tools, this seminar provides essential insights to help you protect your work and maximize its impact.
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Presented by Alicia Bunger, PhD, Professor, College of Medicine, and Jeff Grever, MPH, Program Director, Community Engagement, CTSI
This seminar provides researchers with practical guidance on establishing and leveraging Community Engagement Advisory Boards (CABs) to strengthen the relevance, inclusivity and impact of their research. Led by the CTSI Community Engagement Team, the session explores strategies for identifying and recruiting community partners, structuring advisory boards and fostering meaningful collaboration throughout the research lifecycle. Participants will learn how CABs can enhance cultural responsiveness, build trust and ensure that research reflects community priorities. Whether you're new to community-engaged research or looking to refine your approach, this seminar offers tools, examples and insights to help you build sustainable and effective partnerships.
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Presented by Jamie Jackson, PhD. Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital
This seminar explores the evolving landscape of life span research. This seminar introduces participants to the principles and practices of life span research, which examines human development, behavior and health across all stages of life, from infancy to older adulthood. Attendees will explore how longitudinal studies and age-related frameworks can inform research design, data interpretation and intervention strategies.
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Presented by Jonathan Brammer, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and LRP recipient.
This in-person seminar provides an overview of the NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP), a federal initiative designed to support early-career researchers by reducing the burden of educational debt. Attendees will learn how the program repays up to $50,000 annually of qualified student loans in exchange for a commitment to conduct NIH mission-relevant research. The session will cover eligibility criteria, application timelines and tips for submitting a competitive proposal. This seminar offers valuable insights into how the LRP can support long-term career development in academic and research settings.
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Presented by Matthew Exline, MD, Professor College of Medicine and Ellen Patricia, MS, Director of the Office of Responsible Research Practices
This seminar offers a practical introduction to the development of clinical research protocols, equipping investigators and research staff with the tools to design clear, compliant and scientifically sound studies. Participants will explore the essential components of a clinical protocol, including study objectives, methodology, eligibility criteria, data collection plans and ethical considerations. The session will also address regulatory expectations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and best practices for protocol formatting and submission.
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Presented by Matt Ringel, MD, PhD, Ralph W. Kurtz Professor of Medicine, and Director of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Ohio State University, and Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine-Related Cancer
This seminar provides essential guidance on ethical and effective authorship practices in scholarly publishing. Participants will explore key topics such as authorship criteria, contributor roles, order of authorship and how to navigate common challenges in collaborative research environments. Whether you're preparing your first manuscript or mentoring others through the publication process, this seminar offers practical insights to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in authorship. Dr. Ringel is both a widely published researcher and the Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine-Related Cancer, the flagship cancer journal of the Society for Endocrinology.
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Speaker TBD
Faculty Development Seminar Series Topics Coming FY 2027:
The CTSI and Your Research Career
Predatory Publishing and Picking the Right Journal
Engaging Stakeholders
Applying for DOD Grants
How to Build an effective research team
The Transition from K to R
Commercialization of Biomedical Research
Research Integrity: Common Issues to Avoid
Being a Visiting Scholar to Advance Your Career and Expand Your Network
Managing Collaborations
The Resilient Researcher: Health and Wellness Resources from the University
Things I Wish I Knew as a Junior Faculty
Dates and Speakers TBD