Launching an independent research laboratory and scientific career: Tools for a rapidly changing landscape
Authors:
- Simon F. RoySRSimon F. Roy
- Amy C. FanAFAmy C. Fan
- Kelsey B. BennionKBKelsey B. Bennion
- Mehdi ChaibMCMehdi Chaib
- Hokyung K. ChungHCHokyung K. Chung
- Katey S.S. EnfieldKEKatey S.S. Enfield
- Yael GruperYGYael Gruper
- Shelley M. HerbrichSHShelley M. Herbrich
- Dongya JiaDJDongya Jia
- Murad R. MamedovMMMurad R. Mamedov
- Annapaola MarinielloAMAnnapaola Mariniello
- Raphaël MattiuzRMRaphaël Mattiuz
- 12 October 2026
- journal article
- Published by Rockefeller University Press in Journal of Experimental Medicine
- Vol. 223 (11)
Abstract
Scientific independence alone does not create a sustainable research program. Drawing on the 2026 Irving Cancer Immunology Symposium, we offer practical strategies for navigating uncertainty and limited resources to build a coherent research program and resilient team across funding systems.Keywords
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