Researcher Reflections—Inspiring Paths in Academia
ABSTRACT The journey of early‐career researchers (ECRs) in immunology is marked by many challenges but also exciting prospects. Here we bring a snapshot of the recent ECR workshop organized by the Young European Federation of Immunology Societies (yEFIS) during the 7th European Congress of Immunology (ECI), which took place in Dublin Ireland from September 1 to 4, 2024. This article brings forward the unique experiences and perspectives of eight Principal Investigators (PIs) and the events that shaped their careers in immunology. Navigating challenges, from mastering intricate laboratory techniques, securing tenure, or moving countries, to finding the right balance between family and research life; their stories reveal the diverse paths to independence within academia. This series celebrates scientific accomplishments acknowledging the non‐linearity of career paths and the value of passion for discovery, self‐confidence, resilience, and perseverance in their academic journeys.
Authors
- Ioana Sandu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4696-0683)
- Matteo Villa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6456-9501)
- Liv Eidsmo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9237-8374)
- Rami Bechara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1611-0242)
- Shruti Naik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2216-5135)
- Charlotte L. Scott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4914-6580)
- Eduardo J. Villablanca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9522-9729)
- Annika Hausmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8852-3444)
- Natalia Muñoz‐Wolf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5173-4026)
- Adrian Liston
Institutions
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Inserm (FR)
- Medical University of Graz (AT)
- Trinity College Dublin (IE)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives (FR)
- Université Paris-Saclay (FR)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- ETH Zurich (CH)
- LEO Foundation (DK)
- CEA Paris-Saclay (FR)
- Infectious Disease Models and Innovative Therapies (FR)
- VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research (BE)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Immunology
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/eji.202451717
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.49
Funders
- National Science Foundation
- Health Research Board
- Higher Education Authority
- Agence Nationale de la Recherche
- Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung
- Université Paris-Saclay