Mentorship and Career Development
Our lab is committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and supportive environment where all staff and trainees can thrive. We prioritize mentorship and career development as essential components of our lab culture, encouraging growth at all stages of training.
An individual development plan is created for trainees (staff are welcomed to participate as well) in the laboratory. This will be facilitated by using Dr. Silva-Fisher's developed Individual Development Plan focused on the lab members specific career goals.
Dr. Silva-Fisher is a proud mentor to over 50 pre- and post-graduate students, has received extensive mentorship training, and was awarded the 2024 Dean’s Impact Award for Sponsorship and Mentorship.
Dr. Silva-Fisher serves as a leader at WashU and in the scientific community.
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Advisor for the CRISPr Cancer Biology High School Program
Washington University Cancer Research Club aims to make high level academic research more accessible to the undergraduate population at Washington University in St. Louis. WUSTL Cancer Research Club has sparked a collaboration with Science Coach, a structured network of mentors and teachers that enables local high school students to explore a research topic that interests them, and Siteman Cancer Center to establish a pipeline for local high school students to conduct research at labs in the Siteman Cancer Center.
Outreach & Education (OE) Liaison for the Solid Tumor Therapeutics Program (STTP) at Siteman Cancer Center
Dr. Silva-Fisher identifies and assesses ongoing efforts within STTP that align with Community Outreach and Engagement and Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination components. She collaborates with multiple leaders at WashU and Siteman Cancer Center to develop ideas for community outreach and engagement with various programs.
Director of Mentorship to Enhance Development in Academia (MEDA)
In addition to personalized mentorship by Dr. Silva-Fisher you may also participate in The MEDA program. It provides WashU trainees with support, resources, personalized guidance, and engaging opportunities they need to become successful at WashU and in their future careers. The objectives of the MEDA program are to provide academic and career mentorship for trainees by 1) facilitating connections with leaders through an online database, 2) providing personalized career development and funding opportunities, and 3) developing community and support.
Current President of the Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Women Physicians and Scientists Group
Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Women Physicians and Scientists Group began 2021. Dr. Silva-Fisher is the one of the founders of the group. She sits on the election board and is currently in charge of recruitment and program development.