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Early-Career Complementologists (ECCO) - Past achievements and future directions
Felix Poppelaars1, Mariana Gaya da Costa2, A. Inkeri Lokki3
1Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Molecular Immunology
|September 26, 2022
Summary
Early-Career Complementologists (ECCO) supports junior scientists in the complement field. A survey revealed ECRs
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Complement System Research
Background:
- Early-career researchers (ECRs) are crucial for the future of scientific leadership.
- Junior scientists in the complement field face unique challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Early-Career Complementologists (ECCO) task force aims to support and connect these ECRs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the specific needs and challenges of ECRs in complement research.
- To assess ECRs' perceptions of support systems, working conditions, and career prospects.
- To review ECCO's past and future initiatives for supporting ECRs.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 52 ECRs in the complement field.
- The survey assessed perceptions of mentor/peer support, working conditions, and career interests.
- Activities of the ECCO task force were reviewed, including social media, events, and awards.
Main Results:
- ECRs identified key challenges related to mentor/peer support, working conditions, and career prospects.
- ECCO has implemented various activities to foster collaboration, recognition, and visibility for ECRs.
- The study highlights the need for community, institutional, and funding support for ECRs.
Conclusions:
- ECCO's initiatives aim to bolster collaboration and visibility for early-career complement researchers.
- Addressing the specific needs of ECRs is vital for nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders.
- Continued investment and support from the scientific community are essential for ECRs' success.
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