Western NY Chapter: Career Pathways in Clinical & Health Research
Event Description:
From Intern to Leader explores how emerging and mid-career professionals can build meaningful, sustainable careers in health and clinical research. Drawing from real-world experience across academia, clinical operations, and consulting, Dr. Warrick shares strategies for skill development, mentorship, and navigating career transitions across the research continuum. Participants will gain insights into aligning their professional goals with evolving industry and public health needs while positioning themselves for long-term impact in an increasingly interdisciplinary field.
Speaker:
Dr. Tia Warrick, DHSc, MPH, CCRA, ACRP-PM, is the Public Health Director and Assistant Professor of Biology at Juniata College, CEO and Founder of Lesous Consulting LLC, and Organizer and Speaker for TEDxJuniataCollege. Through Lesous Consulting, Dr. Warrick leads initiatives that bridge academic training, public health practice, and clinical research operations—helping institutions, professionals, and organizations strengthen workforce capacity and leadership pipelines. Her professional portfolio spans research management, public health program development, and consulting, with a focus on empowering students and professionals to innovate, lead, and create sustainable impact in health research and practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn strategies to build meaningful and sustainable careers in health and clinical research.
- Understand the role of mentorship in professional growth and career transitions.
- Explore career pathways across academia, clinical operations, and consulting.
- Discover ways to align professional goals with evolving industry and public health needs.
- Gain insights to position themselves for leadership and long-term impact in research.
Registration Information:
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The educational portion of this event may be self-reported as 1 point toward an attendee’s Maintenance of Certification. These points are subject to review and acceptance by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals in accordance with the criteria established. Attendees should keep a record of event participation in case they are randomly selected to participate in the maintenance verification process. The Chapter can provide a certificate of attendance upon request.