ATLANTIS

Our program is proud to be a part of the Kidney Urology Hematology Research Training Network (KUHR-TN), "Network of Networks”. This collaborative community spans multiple institutions nationwide. While we provide unique and distinctive opportunities within our own program, we are also part of a larger network comprising similar NIH-sponsored U2C-TL1 programs. This affiliation offers trainees access to a wide range of resources and opportunities.

The program is designed to train the next generation of kidney, urology, and hematology health scientist researchers, and to establish a vibrant network of mentors, mentees, and leaders in the field. ATLANTIS predoctoral (4) and postdoctoral (6) slots provide financial support for trainee stipends as well as concurrent professional development training via an ATLANTIS Professional Development Core and collaborative and networking connections via an ATLANTIS Network Core.

• Financial support, for stipends, travel, and TREs
• Opportunities to present at Annual ATLANTIS Symposium and the KUHR-TN National Conference
• Specialized professional development workshops designed to prepare trainees for their next career stage
• Scheduled formal and informal networking sessions designed to broaden your KUH Network
• Mentorship provided by ATLANTIS Leadership through individual IDP reviews meetings, feedback on oral presentations, grant application guidance, and more!

Journal Club

Sponsored by the Training Core, the monthly ATLANTIS Journal Club provides a platform for trainees to practice their scientific communication skills. Faculty facilitate discussions amongst trainees with different educational backgrounds and training experiences. At each Journal Club, one trainee leads a discussion on a published research article related to their ATLANTIS research project and then transitions to their individual research project. By participating in Journal Club, trainees improve critical thinking skills, increase exposure to different KUH research, and collaboratively troubleshoot barriers and brainstorm solutions for their research projects. 

ATLANTIS Club

Sponsored by the Professional Development Core, the monthly in-person ATLANTIS Club meetings are designed to enhance professional skills that are essential for ensuring trainees have successful research careers in the KUH fields. Each year, a unique curriculum is curated based on areas of interest identified by current trainees. Sessions are led by a variety of experts, including members of ATLANTIS Leadership and our participating institutions. Special topics have included:

• Developing individual career goals and training plans 
• Team science and research collaboration 
• Research team and lab management (conflict management, research finance management)
• Research presentation and communication
• Grant writing

During each ATLANTIS Club meeting, trainees are invited to provide updates on their research projects with each other, practice giving upcoming presentations, and interact with ATLANTIS Leadership to get additional guidance and mentorship.

ATLANTIS Network Core Connection Series 

Sponsored by the Network Core, this quarterly meeting serves to connect trainees with respected and experienced members of the research ecosystem. Developed and led by Dr. Stacy Heilman, the ATLANTIS Network Core Connections series is ATLANTIS’ answer to the growing need to strengthen and improve our trainees’ professional network. Recent events include:

• “Creating a Technology Incubator in an Academic Center” with Dr. Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN (Co-Director of Professional Development Core at KUH TRIO)