Mission Statement:
Welcome to the Science and Innovation Center (SIC), a venue for basic and translational scientists to network and learn more about emerging new technologies advancing research in respiratory, critical care and sleep medicine. The Center also offers sessions on professional and career development and an opportunity to meet with NIH program officers as well as Industry/Biotech leaders. In addition, the Center hosts the annual PhD Reception, the annual Bear Cage Competition, the Rising Star Awards as well as the SIC Abstract Awards. The principles of the Center are Networking, Career Assistance, Education and Social Opportunities. The SIC Planning committee works collectively with multiple ATS assemblies to program and create exciting new initiatives of interest to all ATS members.
Join us:
- If you are interested in learning more about emerging technologies and innovative methods advancing lung research
- If you are interested in learning more about scientific careers in academia and industry
- If you want to meet with NIH program officers
- If you want to meet with emerging leaders in respiratory, critical care and sleep research
The SIC Program includes:
- Lunch and Learn sessions on innovative methods and emerging technologies
- Sessions for Professional and Career Development
- Sessions to meet with NIH program officers
- Sessions to meet with Industry/Biotech leaders
- PhD Reception
- The Bear Cage Competition
- SIC Abstract Awards
- Rising Star Awards
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