This panel aims to provide valuable insights and practical advice for individuals thinking about their future careers in research. Our distinguished panelists, who are themselves early-career researchers, will share their experiences and strategies for overcoming common challenges, securing funding, publishing research, building professional networks, and will discuss what they wish they had known while they were students. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the steps necessary for establishing a successful research career and will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion with peers and experts in the field.