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Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College – how I got here and what I’m doing

Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College – how I got here and what I’m doing. Dr Victoria Salem. Outline. My career pathway to date Grant application process My PhD research (briefly!) Pros and cons of an academic career Work/life balance (maternity….). Grant Application Process.

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Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College – how I got here and what I’m doing

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  1. Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College – how I got here and what I’m doing Dr Victoria Salem

  2. Outline • My career pathway to date • Grant application process • My PhD research (briefly!) • Pros and cons of an academic career • Work/life balance (maternity….)

  3. Grant Application Process • ACF – advantage of dedicated lab time • Do I want to be an academic? • Pilot data • Forging a relationship with your supervisors • Preparing for grant applications • Research training fellowships – chosing the right one for you • KEEP TRYING!

  4. My Research Gut hormones and fMRI Potential of anorectic gut hormones to treat obesity CNS mechanism of action in humans?

  5. Co-administration of PYY and GLP-1 reduces ad libitum energy intake (EI) at lunch 23% ↓ 12% ↓ 16% ↓ 27% ↓ ** P<0.05 vs fasted saline *** P<0.0001 vs fasted saline

  6. Modulation of BOLD signal by co-administration of PYY and GLP-1 OFC Amygdala Insula

  7. Co-administration of PYY & GLP-1 reduces BOLD signal change in brain food reward regions(amalgamated ROI data) *** P<0.0001 vs. fasted saline # P<0.001 vs. combined Salem V. et al 2011; 14(5): 700-6

  8. PhD years • Learning to become a scientist • Finding a mentor • Developing research skills • Statistics, time management, grant writing • Specific to your chosen specialty • Keeping abreast of clinical developments • Maintaining practical proficiencies • Attending meetings and presenting your own data • Publications

  9. What next…? • The pyramid gets steeper….. • Applying for Postdoctoral Funding • Smaller project grants (starter grants) • Intermediate Training Fellowships • Building up publication record • Consolidating research skills • Finding your niche and networking • Management and committee experience

  10. Pros and Cons of an Academic Career • Hugely satisfying – whatever level you reach • 2nd career: Clinician Scientist • Cutting edge of your specialty • More flexible working hours • CCST will be delayed • Less certainty • Highly competitive • Money • No shifts

  11. Final word - babies • TIME MANAGEMENT • TEAM WORKING • GOOD CHILDCARE

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