Cultivating Leadership: Professional Development for Research Professionals
Best Practice Hour Seminar Series
January 20, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Location
Virtual via Zoom
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Download iCal FileWhat separates research professionals who thrive from those who simply survive? Drawing on over 20 years of clinical research experience, Dr. Ball reveals a framework for sustainable leadership growth that begins with you and extends outward to transform your team, your systems, and ultimately, the patients you serve. This session offers a fresh perspective on professional development—one that starts with you and ripples outward.
Key Takeaways:
- A clear starting point for your leadership journey – Why personal growth is the foundation for leading others effectively.
- Strategies to multiply your impact – How to equip others and create ripple effects beyond your individual contributions.
- Renewed sense of purpose – Reconnect with the meaningful service at the heart of clinical research.
- An actionable growth framework – A roadmap you can apply immediately, regardless of your current role.
Speaker:
Charity Ball, DNP, RN
Director of Clinical Research Education
Co-Director of Clinical Research Operations
Clinical Research Center
UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Competency Area:
#7: Leadership and Professionalism
Date posted
Jan 14, 2026
Date updated
Jan 14, 2026