How to Write a Paper

Michael W. Weiner, MD
Professor in Residence
Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

These two talks will focus on the issues of how an investigator chooses projects for investigation, and how decisions are made concerning "what to do". Choosing a "line of work" which is likely to lead to impactful findings, is the most important choice any investigator makes. Planning the project in advance greatly influences the outcome of papers and grants. These will be interactive discussions aimed at helping the attendees. The sessions will deal with approaches to creative scientific thinking which lead to "discovery" and more effective scientific work. An approach to developing  biological models which lead to statistical models for hypothesis testing and data exploration will be discussed. "Tricks" and "hints" which lead to faster and more productive scientific writing will be introduced. The "psychological and emotional issues" which are involved in scientific work will be discussed.  These two talks will help the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging develop future programs which are aimed at providing encouragement, assistance, and mentorship to investigators at all levels. Attendees are encouraged to bring their projects, ideas, or papers/grants in progress for discussion.

RSVPs required to [email protected] (in your rsvp, please note your role – resident, fellow, faculty)