ICRN Next-Gen Webinars
Register for the ICRN Next-Generation Interactive six-part series featuring skill-based sessions presented in collaboration with ENS-CCA/ Precision-BTC Network. This series is designed to be interactive and highly engaging — not your typical lecture-style webinar. Participants are encouraged to keep their cameras on, join the conversation, and participate in Q&A discussions with panelists and peers. Together, we’ll foster collaboration, connection, and skill development across the next generation of cholangiocarcinoma researchers.
Date/Time: February 6, 2026 – 11:00 AM ET | 5:00 PM CET
Topic: Tips for Branding and Effective Networking
Speaker: Dr. Shishir Maithel, Dr. Rachna Shroff
Description: This session will provide practical strategies for building a professional brand and cultivating meaningful connections. Participants will learn how to present themselves with confidence, leverage networking opportunities in academic and clinical settings, and create lasting impressions that support career growth. Discussion is encouraged throughout and attendees and presenters will share real-world examples to help shape ideas and strategies.
Date/Time: March 6, 2026 – 11:00 AM ET | 5:00 PM CET
Topic: My Journey as a Translational Cancer Researcher
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Knox, Dr. Pilar Acedo
Description: In this session, translational cancer researchers will share their career paths, from early experiences to current work, bridging laboratory discoveries and clinical applications. Attendees will get to interact with the presenters about key challenges, impactful collaborations, and lessons learned along the way, offering inspiration and guidance for those pursuing careers in cancer research.
Date/Time: April 3, 2026 – 11:00 AM ET | 5:00 PM CET
Topic: Tips for Writing a High-Impact LOI and Manuscript
Speaker: Dr. Nilo Azad, Dr. Angela Lamarca
Description: This session will guide young investigators through the essential elements of crafting strong Letters of Intent (LOIs) and impactful manuscripts. Participants will learn how to communicate their research aims clearly, highlight significance, structure content effectively, and meet reviewer expectations to maximize the visibility and success of their work. Questions are encouraged throughout.
Date/Time: May 3, 2026 – 8:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET (In-person at the annual conference)
Topic: From Concept to Contract: Writing Trials and Partnering with Industry (Including the patient voice in clinical trials)
Speaker: Dr. Katie Kelley, Dr. Do-Youn Oh, Melinda Bachini
Description: This session will walk through the process of transforming a research idea into a clinical trial in collaboration with industry. Participants will learn best practices for developing trial concepts, navigating contracts and regulatory requirements, and building productive partnerships with industry sponsors to advance cancer research.
Past Presentations