Welcome to the IBS Mentoring Program!
This initiative reflects our commitment to you and your professional development. This unique online networking and career development opportunity helps you to find, connect with and share experiences with others. Your mentor or mentee can be in the same city or on the other side of the world!
Choose a "Mentor" or "Mentee" path below to get started.
Our primary aim is to pair an experienced professional with someone who is new to their career or thinking of branching out. Participants will have access to a variety of resources to navigate their career path. Please note, participants in the program must be members of the IBS and agree to the Code of Conduct.
Note: This service is for members only. Members must be logged in the view all tools and resources.
Join us this December 8-13 in Atlanta, USA for the IBC 2024 Special Mentoring Program Session!
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Organizer: Brenda Yankam, Department of Health, Malaria Consortium, Cameroon
Chair: Tarylee Reddy, Professor, Biostatistics Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa
About the Session
Attendees of the session "Fostering Professional Growth: The International Biometric Society (IBS) Mentor/Mentee Program" can expect an insightful and engaging experience that highlights the benefit of mentorship in professional development within biometrics. This session will feature experienced mentors and early-career mentees who have actively participated in the IBS Mentor/Mentee Program and other mentorship program, sharing their career journeys and firsthand experiences. Through this session, attendees will gain valuable insights into the diverse career paths within biometrics and the significant impact of mentorship on individual growth. The session aims to inspire greater participation in the IBS Mentor/Mentee Program by showcasing the benefits and positive influence of mentorship, encouraging both potential mentors and mentees to engage and contribute to the professional growth of the IBS community.
About the Panel
Dr José Pinheiro is a Senior Director at Janssen Research and Development - Johnson & Johnson, Somerville, NJ.
Geert Molenberghs is Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at KU Leuven and at Hasselt University.
Scarlett Bellamy is Chair and Professor of Biostatistics at the Boston University School of Public Health.
Tarylee Reddy is a Professor of Biostatistics Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa.
Daniel Gyaase is a PhD student in Medicine (Injury Epidemiology) at the George Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University New South Wales, Australia.
Clemence Taremwa is a Biostatistics and Public Health professional and a lecturer of Makerere University School of Public Health, Makerere University Uganda.
Brenda Yankam is a Statistician working with Malaria Consortium, Department of Health, Buea, Cameroon.