Maximising Your Experience at Lisbon Addictions: Tips for Early Career Researchers
Episode Overview
Take advantage of mentorship programmes to refine your conference materials. Attend pre-conference activities like networking dinners to meet key people. Prepare by choosing sessions you want to prioritise before heading to Lisbon. Don't be shy – introduce yourself to other attendees and make connections. Remember to take breaks and recharge during the conference.
Networking used to fill me with dread until I realised it includes meeting people at your own career stage.
Get ready for an engaging episode of 'Addictions Edited: the monthly take-home' where Dr Rob Calder chats with Dominique Lopez, Dr Jorge Martins, and Olivia Price about the Early Career Researcher (ECR) track at Lisbon Addictions. If you're an early-career researcher, this one's a must-listen. The conversation dives into the networking opportunities and activities tailored for ECRs before, during, and after the conference.
From mentorship programmes to pre-conference dinners, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your time at Lisbon Addictions. Dominique shares how the ECR programme aims to provide a platform for young researchers to access valuable information and support, making the overwhelming experience of attending a massive conference a bit more manageable. Jorge and Olivia offer practical advice for first-time attendees, like contacting researchers you admire and setting up meetings to get high-quality feedback on your work.
Dominique emphasises the importance of preparation and being open-minded to make the most out of networking opportunities. Whether it's discussing drug market research or exploring neurobiological causes of alcohol use disorders, this episode is packed with insights that can help you navigate your way through the conference with confidence. Don't miss out on the tips and tricks shared by these experienced researchers – they might just make your Lisbon Addictions experience a whole lot smoother.