Collaborative Pathways for Innovation Webinar: Lunch Series, Part 1

The Collaborative Pathways for Innovation Webinar series kicks off this new program and brings us together for virtual lunch. This virtual series offers a space for researchers, mentors, trainees, and campus leaders to come together in support of a shared goal: building a connected and collaborative research community focused on inclusive excellence. 

SERIES HIGHLIGHTS: This webinar series will include fun opportunities to get to know other researchers committed to collaborative innovation and inclusive excellence.

Webinar #1 Date: 01/21/2026 

Topic: Collaborative Pathways for Innovation Presentation and the Grants Submission Unit This presentation will focus on the Collaborative Pathways for Innovation Program. It will begin with ‘why’ this program exists, an overview, what the program can provide for researchers, and what we hope this program will become. We will also include a discussion of how we have had to pivot during these times to align with current administration guidelines.

Speakers: Jordan Marie Whetstone and Robin Faria 

Time: 12pm PST / 3pm EST

Questions? Please email jwhetstone@mednet.ucla.edu.