Professional Development for Researchers

Research is an integral part of what makes Ohio State such a force in the global medical community. Our research and creative inquiry community is creating new knowledge, solving critical societal challenges, and driving the prosperity of Ohio, the nation, and the world.

Through Campus resources and centers, as well as College of Medicine Office of Research, there is extensive support available for our research community, including professional development opportunities and programs to advance your career.


Opportunities through FAME

Single Sessions

FAME offers a catalog of single sessions and workshops throughout the year covering a variety of topics, including research and scholarship. Click the links below to see upcoming or previous events offered by FAME.

Research Support Series

Join us for a series of presentations and panel discussions on alternate funding sources and how to navigate changes to NIH funding. This Research Support Series will cover special topics at NIH and beyond, including navigating the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical/clinical research funding opportunities, targeting other federal funding agencies (ex: NSF, USDA, NASA), working with industry grants and contracts, utilizing our Foundation grant office and their new searchable database, and more.  Learn from faculty examples and campus experts, and be connected to resources, funding opportunities, and grant writing guidance. The Research Support Series will run approximately once a month. Brought to you by FAME, College of Medicine Office of Research, and Research Development Office (ERIK).


Other Opportunities

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) | Career Development

The CTSI helps connect graduate students, post-doctoral trainees, faculty and staff to training and career development resources. These resources can help advance your career or complete requirements to satisfy study protocols or grant applications. The CTSI has training and education opportunities for researchers throughout every stage of the translational science spectrum.

Visit our Research Resources page for links to a wide range of research-related resources, guidelines, institutes, and programs from across Campus.


Research Faculty Development Committee Members
  • Carmen Quatman, MD, PhD, Director of Research Faculty Development, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedics
  • Brandon Biesiadecki, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Cell Biology
  • Lindsey Byrne, MS, LGC, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
  • Julia Coleman, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Surgery
  • James Cray, PhD, Professor of Anatomy
  • Erica Glasper, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience
  • Ben Kaffenberger, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology
  • Faiza Kalam, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
  • Masaoki Kawasumi, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Dermatology
  • Matthew Lee, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology
  • Richard Willy, PT, PhD, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Ex-Officio Members

  • Debbie Pond, Director, FAME
  • Mindy Meeker, Project Manager, FAME