Are you navigating the transition from a PhD student or postdoc to an independent Principal Investigator (PI)? Join the Seattle Chinese Biomedical Association (SCBA) for an interactive panel discussion designed specifically for early-career researchers!

We have invited a diverse panel of faculty members and postdocs at different stages of their academic journeys. They will share their firsthand experiences, unique perspectives, and practical advice on successfully navigating the path toward an independent academic career.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

• Location: UW South Campus Center (Room SCC254)

• Food: Pizza and drinks will be provided! (Sponsored by Sailgene)

Meet Our Host & Panelists:

• Host: Shijie Cao, PhD (Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutics, UW)

• Panelists:

  • Li Amily Guo, MD, PhD (Assistant Professor, Surgery, UW)

  • Yijie Geng, PhD (Assistant Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, UW)

  • Baiyun Wang, PhD (Acting Instructor, Pharmacology, UW)

  • Fan Zhang, PhD (Postdoc, Bioengineering, UW)

  • Songwen Zhang, PhD (Postdoc, Pharmacology, UW)

How to RSVP:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerfqN0pBXFNnLARsDRqnaLgeASxbv-a8sevkByH_vcGhfQEg/viewform