Key pilot data are the foundation of your next poster, grant proposal, paper, and independent research career. What are the different ways to approach collecting this critical information? How do you ensure that you are successfully collecting key pilot data that will lead to future successes and a stable, long-term research career? What are the pitfalls that you need to steer clear of? Hear from Pitt faculty who are successfully navigating the same challenges that you face, and learn tips and tricks that you can apply in your own labs.