How to Lead Webinar
Thursday, April 30, 2026
1 PM ET
Academic laboratories operate within complex systems of funding cycles, shifting priorities, and competing demands on staff and resources. Leading these labs requires balancing research goals, compliance obligations, teaching responsibilities, and the development of students and early-career scientists. This webinar explores the unique challenges of academic lab management and provides strategies for supervisors and principal investigators to strengthen operations, foster collaboration, and support both research and people. Attendees will gain insights into managing limited resources, sustaining productivity, and creating an environment where science and mentorship thrive.
As an attendee, you will learn more about:
- Understanding the distinct challenges of leading an academic laboratory
- Strategies for balancing research, compliance, and mentorship responsibilities
- Approaches for supporting students and early-career scientists while maintaining productivity
- Best practices for managing limited budgets, space, and resources effectively
Speaker
Smitha Yerrum
Subject Matter Expert
Biotech & Biopharma Lab Operations and Management
