SESSION VII

WEIGHING RESEARCH PRIORITIES IN AN ERA OF CONSTRAINT
(9:45 – 11:00 am)

Session Chair
Jesse Roth (USA)

Program Committee
Domenico Accili (USA)
Allison Goldfine (USA)
April Strader (USA)

Objectives
• To prioritize research -vs- research training; newcomers-vs-veterans; clinical investigation and multi-center trials-vs-animal models and basic science
• To discuss how to establish a successful program with support from foundations leading to NIH support

Keynote Lectures
• Research planning: Top to Bottom and Vice Versa- Jesse Roth (USA)
• Beeson Scholars Program: A Model for Us All- Stephanie Lederman (USA)

Panel Discussion
Weighing Research Alternatives: Short, Medium and Long

Moderators
Jesse Roth (USA)
Allison Goldfine (USA)

Panelists
Judith Fradkin-NIDDK-(USA)
Barbara Kahn (USA) (TBC)
Rudy Leibel (USA)
Mary Elizabeth Patti (USA)
Cristina Rondinone (USA)