Educational Webinar Series

In this free webinar series FAES faculty expand on topics they teach in their FAES courses.

Upcoming Webinar(s)

Principles and Applications of CRISPR
March 18, 2026 from 12 to 12:30PM ET

Speaker: Helena Fabryova + Supriya Vartak, Scientific Program Manager, Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow - NIAMS (BIOL 425)

CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing technology that has transformed biological research and holds immense potential for therapeutic applications. CRISPR-Cas9 uses a programmable RNA guide to direct the Cas9 nuclease to a specific DNA sequencing, allowing for precise cleavage and modification of the target DNA. This info session will touch upon principles of the CRISPR, discuss the possibility of genome-wide CRISPR screens, and the potential ethical issues associated with utilizing CRISPR technologies.

Dr. Fabryova earned her Ph.D. in Genetics and Virology at the Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic). Since joining NIH in 2017, she has studied HIV accessory proteins and taught virology. Now a Scientific Program Manager at NIAMS, she supports fellows, investigators, and career development programs.

Dr. Vartak is a visiting postdoctoral fellow in NIAMS currently studying the regulation of transcription factors on B cells.

Redefining Education: Microcredentials and the Rise of Skill-Based Learning
April 15, 2026 from 12 to 12:30PM ET

Speaker: Angela Consani, Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI) (BIOL 001)

Skill-based microcredentials are reshaping education and workforce development. In this session, the Bioscience Core Skills Institute explores how verified competencies provide clearer signals of learner readiness, support industry-aligned training, and better meet the needs of biomedical and biotechnology employers. Learn how microcredentials transform career pathways and help educators adapt curricula for emerging workforce demands.

Angela is a nationally recognized leader in skills-based credentialing for the life sciences workforce and the founder of the Bioscience Core Skills Institute. With 15+ years in bioscience education and industry, she has built pathways from high school to biomanufacturing careers and advanced performance-based training. She also serves in national workforce leadership roles across NIIMBL, InnovATEBio, and NCTM.

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The Importance of Qualitative Research: Using Open Ended Questions to Define the Unknown
January 21, 2026 from 12 to 12:30PM ET

Speaker: Julia Langer, University of Grenoble Alpes, France (LEAD 520)

Effective research starts with asking the right people the right questions. This seminar explores how grounded theory and qualitative inquiry help researchers understand the broader story before narrowing their focus. Attendees will learn how effectively used qualitative research aides researchers to ask questions to efficiently understand the heart of their investigation.

Julia Langer MHS is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Grenoble Alpes, in France. With over 10 years of research in both academic and non academic settings, Ms. Langer is completing her work in psychology, in partnership with the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes toward improving medical students mental health. Ms. Langer teaches NIH's FAES workshops on leadership and qualitative research methods.

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