Dr. Cynthia Furhmann, Associate Professor and iCAP Co-Lead, has received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the National Postdoctoral Association for her impactful leadership and innovation in advancing career and professional development support for postdoctoral scholars. Over her prolific career in higher education, Dr. Fuhrmann has led major initiatives like the Professional Development Hub and myIDP, influencing training practices and career planning for countless scientists. Her work has helped shape national conversations around structured career development and support systems for researchers at all levels. Congratulations, Cynthia!  

UMass Chan Medical School welcomed the fifth cohort of the Investigator Career Advancement Program (iCAP) with an event that brought together institutional leaders, program leaders, and both new and past participants last Monday, September 8, 2025.

On June 29th, 2023, scientists and campus leaders gathered for the First Annual iCAP Research Symposium and Celebration, held in the Albert Sherman Center.

The Group on Faculty Affairs Research and Scholarship Committee selected Matt's poster, Investigator Career Advancement Program prepares early-career research faculty for success, as Best in Class in the Developing the Next Generation of Leaders category!

Dr. Josué Flores Kim, was recently awarded a 2023 Smith Family Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research from the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation.

On Wednesday, September 18, the Office of Health Equity celebrated the kickoff of the fourth cohort of its Investigator Career Advancement Program (iCAP) with a welcoming event for nine new faculty members. Ten iCAP alumni from previous cohorts also attended the event to share their advice and encouragement with the new faculty.

This diverse cohort, drawn from various departments, is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to support early-career, research-focused faculty through iCAP.

iCAP faculty member and gut microbiome expert Ana Maldonado-Contreras, PhD, was featured on a recent episode of the Voices of UMass Chan podcast.