b'4 EAST news | 2020 Issue 42020 Virtual 2020 EAST INVEST-CResearch Hackathon Recap The fourth EAST INVEST-C Research Hackathon was held virtually November 16-17, 2020. The meeting supported four Participants: Dr. Joshua Brown, Dr. James Bardes, Dr. Ashley Hink, and Dr. Barbara Haas; five Reviewers/Hackers (Faculty): Dr. Mayur Patel, Dr. Jeff Nahmias, Dr. Matt Martin, Dr. Timothy Pritts, and Dr. Myung Park, and was moderated by Dr. Ben Zarzaur, EAST Research Division, Director-at-Large and Dr. Rachael Callcut, Chair of the EAST Research-Scholarship Committee. Kicking off the Hackathon Drs. Ben Zarzaur and Mayur Patel delivered a lecture titled Mentorship Here and Back Home while Dr. Rachael Callcut gave a focused presentation Funding Sources: NIH and Beyond on day two of the program.With the intention of supporting the EAST mission by providing support to the young surgeon through research mentorship, research design assistance, multicenter collaborations, statistical support, and editorial services, the program delivered by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the care of the injured patient through research. See what some of those involved in past programs have said about this successful and innovative event! Interested in more information about the INVEST-C Research Hackathon or how you can help support this EAST initiative? Click here.EAST is on LinkedIn!Join the more than 600 EAST members who are already connected to EAST on LinkedIn! Build your network, connect with your peers, and stay updated on the latest EAST news. Search for Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and stay in touch!'