We spoke with Eugene Shapiro, MD, about his current projects and how he can advise and help junior faculty at Yale School of Medicine.
Q+A
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Eugene Shapiro, MD
Can you tell us about your role(s) at Yale?
I am a professor of pediatrics, and of epidemiology and of investigative medicine, vice chair for research in the Department of Pediatrics, co-director of education at Yale Center for Clinical Investigation/CTSA, deputy director of the Yale PhD Program in Investigative Medicine, and the director of grant writing and evaluation at the Office for Physician Scientist and Scientist Development.
Can you share a bit about the work you're currently doing?
I teach intensive, semester-long courses in grant-writing and a course on mentoring. I run mock study sections for faculty from the entire biomedical campus who are planning to submit grants. I help direct Yale's KL-2 and TL-1 career development programs, and I help direct the PhD Program in Investigative Medicine.
What national organizations are you affiliated with or involved in?
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
- American Pediatric Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Association for Clinical and Translational Science
Do you have any recent publications or op-eds?
In your role, how can you help other faculty members?
I can help direct people to folks who can be most helpful to them, and I have a lot of experience that can be useful in helping to guide faculty who have questions.
For early-career faculty considering a similar career trajectory, what key lessons or advice would you share?
Keep an open mind and take advantages of opportunities that come your way - often better to say yes than to say no.
What about Yale is most special to you, or what do you like most about working/being here?
The people are great; I especially like helping young people in their careers.