OneTRI Conference speaker Gene Tyson from Microba Life Sciences has advice in Session 1, sponsored by Sanofi: don't be afraid to take on new challenges. It took him to UC Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and from microbial dark matter to a spinout looking at the gut microbiome.

Prof Elizabeth Powell from Queensland Health tells OneTRI Conference Session 1, sponsored by Sanofi: mentorship is important, from early in your career. They can be role models, supportive and empathic. Different mentors can help at different times of your career.

Prof Antje Blumenthal from Blumenthal Lab at UQ News says it's a skill to build a research group that works well together. Great talks during OneTRI Conference Session 1, sponsored by Sanofi.

Prof Sailesh Kumar from Mater Research and UQ News tells OneTRI Conference Session 1, sponsored by Sanofi, that he involves his students in grant writing so they learn the skills early. You need to craft the message and learn the language for success.

OneTRI Conference sponsor Evident joining us to demonstrate their advanced pathology solutions, including imaging scanners to support research and diagnostics, cryostats and rapid tissue processors. evidentscientific.com

Access alternate funding opportunities for your research through matched connections with health and medical organisations. Places are strictly limited. Online workshops and a speed meeting day at TRI Between Aug, Sep & Oct. For more info and to register - tri.edu.au/activate

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