Translational Research Immersion Program (TRIP) 2026 Agenda
All times are in CENTRAL
Study Development (Friday morning Oct 16th)
8:00 Breakfast
8:25 Welcome
- Starr Cameron, BVetMed, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), University of Wisconsin
8:30-9:15 Creating protected time for research
- Kelsey Hart, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), University of Georgia
9:15-10:00 Identifying knowledge gaps and crafting specific aims
- Christine Toedebusch, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), University of California
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:00 Choosing a study design
- Patrick Carney DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Cornell University
11:00 – 11:45 Incorporating statistical analyses and power estimates into study design
11:45-12:45 Lunch
Grantsmanship (Friday afternoon Oct 16th)
12:45-1:30 Building a compelling grant story and highlighting impact
- Joshua Stern DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology), North Carolina State University
1:30-2:00 Writing grants for veterinary foundations: anatomy of an advisory board review
- Joshua Stern DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology), North Carolina State University
2:00-2:45 Canine Health Foundation – program areas and funding priorities
- Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Strategies for developing successful CHF grant applications
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-3:30 Finding funding sources beyond foundations
- Gillian McLellan, BVMS, PhD, DACVO, DECVO, MRCVS, University of Wisconsin
3:30-4:00 Writing an appropriate budget for your grant submission
- Kelly Makielski, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), University of Wisconsin
4:00- 5:00 Panel: Growing a funded research program
- Gillian McLellan, BVMS, PhD, DACVO, DECVO, MRCVS, University of Wisconsin
- Kelly Makielski, DVM, MS, DACVIM, University of Wisconsin
- Christine Toedebusch, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), University of California
- Kelsey Hart, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), University of Georgia
5:00-6:30 Reception
Research Teams & Management (Saturday morning Oct 17th)
8:00 Breakfast
8:30-9:15 Networking tips for successful collaborations across disciplines.
- Benjamin Brainard, DVM, DACVAA, DACVECC, University of Georgia
9:15-10:00 Recruiting and managing members of the research team
- Susannah Sample, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
10:00-10:30 Authorship – best practice recommendations and how to navigate
- Susannah Sample, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:15 Evidence-based practices for mentoring of trainees
- Nancy Ruggeri, PhD, Director of Research Mentor & Mentee Education at WISCIENCE
11:15-11:45 Using AI in veterinary research to improve efficiency
- David Brundage, PhD, University of Wisconsin
11:45-12:45 Lunch break
Research Implementation (Saturday afternoon Oct 17th )
12:45-1:30 IACUC, client consent, and recruitment tips
- Sarah Moore DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), Global Director, Clinical Studies Operations, Mars Veterinary Health
1:30-2:15 Responsible data analyses: avoiding fishing, cherry picking, and other pitfalls
- Emily Griffith, PhD, North Carolina State University
2:15-2:45 Working beyond guidelines: working with Industry and sponsors, unapproved drugs, biologics, and devices
- Tracy Webb, DVM, PhD, Colorado State University
2:45-3:15 Risk assessment, data governance, and good practice
- Tracy Webb, DVM, PhD, Colorado State University
3:15-3:45 Leveraging a translational model into a career
- Joan Coates, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), University of Missouri
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-4:45 Top ten tips in manuscript preparation
- Rebecca Stepien, DVM, DACVIM-Cardiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
4:45-5:45 Panel: Negotiating the promotion pathway for tenure or clinical track faculty
- Grayson Doss, DVM, DACZM, University of Wisconsin
- Susannah Sample, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, University of Wisconsin
- Benjamin Brainard, DVM, DACVAA, DACVECC, University of Georgia
- Rell Parker, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), Virginia Tech
- Tracy Webb, DVM, PhD, Colorado State University
Personal Career Development (Sunday morning Oct 18th)
8:00 Breakfast
8:30-9:15 Mentoring Up – building your own network of mentors, coaches, and sponsors
- JP Yu, MD, PhD; Lauren Bishop, PhD; UW-Madison ICTR Mentoring Initiatives team
9:15-9:45 Marketing your work and promoting your national and international reputation
- Freya Mowat, BVSc, PhD, DECVO, DACVO, MRCVS, University of Wisconsin
9:45-10:15 Priorities, persistence, and resilience (Remote)
- Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), The Ohio State University
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:00 Post-TRIP coaching for grant writers – COHA
Post-TRIP evaluations
- Starr Cameron, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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