Workshops | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Speaker: Lucy Rios, Ph.D. Candidate, Public Health

Participants will explore how scientific rigor and community engagement can work together to strengthen cancer screening and prevention research. Participants will learn practical strategies for designing and implementing community-engaged studies that are responsive to real world settings. Using examples from cancer screening and implementation research, the session will highlight approaches for incorporating community input, improving study validity, and translating findings into sustainable practice, particularly in efforts to reduce cancer disparities.

Target audience: Affiliate Scholars (undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research staff.)

Participants will learn practical strategies for introducing themselves with confidence, communicating their skills effectively, and identifying opportunities that align with their research and career goals. By exploring how to craft a strong personal narrative and make a lasting impression, attendees will gain the confidence to engage with faculty, potential mentors, collaborators, and industry leaders in cancer-focused research and beyond。

"Owning Your Expertise: How to Build and Market Your Scientific Brand", with Carmen Banks

The inaugural session with Carmen Banks, Ph.D., a cell and molecular biologist and UC Davis graduate, will engage participants in a conversation on “Communication: How to market yourself and how to reach out to principal investigators or potential employers.”