This course was presented in person at World Sleep 2025 in Singapore.

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Session Schedule

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0:00:00
Navigating the research career pathway
• The challenges of early career research and approaches to overcome them
• Mentor relationships
Fang Han (China)
Yun Shen (China)
Kavitha Venkatnarayan (India)

0:34:55
Developing research skills
• Effective networking skills
• Appropriate use of AI in research design and dissemination
Danny Eckert (Australia)
Thomas Penzel (Germany)

1:15:05
Getting answers to hard questions
• A researcher's story: Career journey and top tips for a successful research career
• "You can't ask that" Anonymously asked, expertly answered
• Session summary and key take-aways
Amy Jordan (Australia)
Charles Morin (Canada)
Dalva Poyares (Brazil)

Course Summary:

Join us for a dynamic session designed for PhD candidates, early career researchers, and mid-career researchers. This interactive forum blends personal storytelling, practical skill-building, and audience-driven discussion. Highlights include expert tips on finding mentors, forming collaborations, and using AI in research. The session closes with candid reflections from seasoned professionals and a "You Can’t Ask That" panel, where no question is off-limits. Come for the advice—stay for the connections.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
•Discuss common barriers faced by early career researchers and identify strategies to overcome them in academic and clinical research settings
• Demonstrate methods for initiating and sustaining effective mentoring relationships to support career advancement in sleep medicine
• Determine evidence based networking and collaboration strategies to enhance research productivity and professional visibility
• Assess the benefits and risks of integrating AI tools in academic research workflows, with attention to ethical considerations and scientific integrity
• Compare diverse research career trajectories and apply practical career guidance from established professionals to personal development goals
• Explore how to foster professional connections and build interdisciplinary support networks