Young Scientist Session - Room KC301

13:30 - 14:30: Young Scientist only Mix and Mingle: Get to know fellow graduate students and post-docs in the Clostridial pathogenesis field! There will be several fun activities that will encourage participants to network and build camaraderie within our scientific community. Coffee will be provided.

14:30 - 15:30: Career Panel Discussion: This panel will provide trainees an opportunity to interact with both academic and industry professionals to gain insight into a variety of career paths/options.

15:30 - 16:30: Young Scientist Networking Mix & Mingle with Panelists: Sit back, relax, and get to know other trainees and professionals that will be attending ClostPath. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

We were fortunate to have two excellent organizers for the Young Scientist Committee. Their hard work to get the session together and identify panelists that can provide their perspectives on potential career paths is appreciated!

The ClostPath conferences have always valued the mentoring and development of young scientists. ClostPath 11 featured the introduction of the Young Scientist meeting and was hugely popular. Feedback given on this event indicated that young scientists crave information on career opportunities, networking opportunities, and an overall introduction to a tight-knit scientific community. Even during the virtually-held ClostPath 12 conference, a young scientist meeting was held just prior to the start of the conference. Trainees appreciated the space to connect with other students and with professionals ahead of the main meeting. Those listed below have generously agreed to be a panelist at the ClostPath 13 Young Scientist session.