Early Career Fireside Chat: Mentors, Moments, and Mistakes: Stories That Shaped My Career
2/25/202612:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern
Location: This is a live virtual event
Registration ends on 2/25/2026
Event Description
The CGC Early Career Committee will host a Fireside Chat for early career professionals on February 25, 2026. This unique session will feature accomplished leaders in genetics and genomics sharing their personal journeys, highlighting the mentors who influenced them, the pivotal moments that defined their paths, and the lessons learned from both successes and setbacks. Expect candid conversations, practical advice, and authentic stories that illuminate the realities of building a career in cancer genomics. Whether you’re navigating your first role or planning your next big step, this webinar offers invaluable insights and inspiration to help you thrive. Hear personal stories from leaders in genetics and genomics about the mentors who guided them, the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, and lessons learned along the way. Perfect for early career professionals looking for insight and inspiration!
Panelists:
Yassmine Akkari, PhD, FACMG
Professor and Senior Director, Clinical Laboratory,
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Jane Houldsworth, PhD
Professor and Vice-Chair of Division of Molecular Pathology at Mount Sinai Health System
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Honey Reddi, PhD, FACMG
Chief Laboratory Officer
Belay Diagnostics
Panelists:
Yassmine Akkari, PhD, FACMG
Professor and Senior Director, Clinical Laboratory,
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Jane Houldsworth, PhD
Professor and Vice-Chair of Division of Molecular Pathology at Mount Sinai Health System
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Honey Reddi, PhD, FACMG
Chief Laboratory Officer
Belay Diagnostics