Created Infrastructure to support 15 DISCOVER investigators from YR 1, 2 & 3
Supported 5 mini booster awards in YR 1
Reviewed 31 applications to date
Offered feedback to 10+ prospective applicants at IdeaLab discussions
Matched investigators with mentors
Distributed baseline assessments:YR 1 & 2
Convened leadership & team meetings
Delivered weekly newsletters with opportunities and events
5 manuscripts submitted to date
4+ conference / abstract acceptances & presentations
10+ new funding applications submitted by Investigators
Participated in career development workshops for: Individual Development Plans (IDPs), group and individual executive coaching sessions, reflective self-discovery, grant writing
K12 Awarded for 5 year funding in 2026
2 Winn Investigator Career Dev Awards
2 Postdoctoral Fellow Investigators hired into independent research/faculty positions
Investigator honored with Jesuit Network of Nursing Programs Exemplary Nursing Faculty Award in 2026
2 DISCOVER Awardees/Georgetown Nursing Faculty Named Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
Created DISCOVER website to disseminate research and clinical outcomes to the public
5 community members recruited and trained to review proposal applications
Expanded investigator opportunities to request feedback on active pilots and incorporate community priorities
Launched formal mentoring teams for YR2 investigator support in early 2026
1st Annual Cancer Community Summit: Collaborated with board members to coordinate outreach efforts across the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Collaborated with Center for Health Equity Building Bridges Event to showcase DISCOVER Pilot research in 2025 and 2026