June 26, 2024
4:00pm – 5:00pm PT
Summary
This webinar will explore essential aspects of mentorship and supervision in health sciences research. The session will cover strategies for effective trainee recruitment, establishing clear and mutual expectations, and fostering successful relationships between trainees and supervisors to set both parties up for success. Additionally, it will address the critical distinctions between mentorship and supervision, providing practical insights on how to excel in both roles. Attendees will gain valuable guidance on creating a supportive and productive training environment that enhances both trainee development and research outcomes.
Speaker
Dr. Mary De Vera
Associate Dean, Postdoctoral Fellows, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Killam Excellence in Mentorship Awardee
Dr. Mary De Vera is an Associate Dean, Postdoctoral Fellows, in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences where she holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Health Outcomes and Treatment Adherence. As an epidemiologist, she conducts “data-driven, patient-powered research” in arthritis and cancer using administrative health databases and informed by lived experiences of patient research partners. Throughout her career, she has dedicated time to mentor the next generation of researchers and has led a number of initiatives to enhance the opportunities and environment for graduate students and postdocs in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She was awarded the Women’s Health Research Institute Mentorship Award in Women’s Health in 2021 and the UBC Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring (mid-career) in 2021.