BGS Career Development

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Career: Research (industry)

BGS Students Attend First Networking Event of the Year

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BGS Career Development hosted its first networking event on September 12th, 2018. A total of 42 students and 23 BGS alumni from Janssen Pharmaceuticals attended. Students and alumni alike enjoyed refreshments as well as engaging conversation about science, interests, and possible career paths with a leading pharmaceutical company.

Special thanks to the Janssen alumni who attended. Students should be sure to keep an eye out for future BGS networking events! The Career Development blog is actively curated, so students should check back often for resources to help in forging meaningful professional connections.

Video Series: “Background to Breakthrough”

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iBiology’s Science Communication Lab (SLC) has produced a three-part video series titled, “Background to Breakthrough,” featuring Dr. Esteban Burchard of the University of California, San Francisco. The series details Dr. Burchard’s own research and the influential role his own ethnic and cultural background has held in his career path. The series explores the consequences of underrepresentation in research and medicine and ultimately questions, “How can we ensure that the future of biomedical and clinical research is inclusive?”

Nature: “Why a new lab can be a valuable destination for postdocs and graduate students”

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In considering where to pursue postdoctoral research, an important factor is work culture and environment. Chris Woolston’s article in Nature explores the merits of newer laboratories compared to those that are more established. Woolston also acknowledges that new labs can be perceived as high-risk and provides tips for students and researchers to ensure that they will have a productive experience, such as checking the principal investigator’s publication history.

Networking Happy Hour – Janssen Pharmaceuticals

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Join BGS Career Development on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 as we kick off our first networking event – a happy hour featuring alumni from Janssen Pharmaceuticals of Johnson & Johnson. Enjoy beer, wine, and snacks as well as equally refreshing conversation with BGS alumni from Janssen. It will be a fantastic opportunity to learn about the diverse career paths offered by a leading pharmaceutical company, including: research, medical writing, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs.

When: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 4:00 – 5:30pm

Where: Jordan Medical Education Center Lobby

Register here

by September 4, 2018 to guarantee your spot!

iBiology Courses Help Trainees Plan for Their Careers

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iBiology has two free, self-paced courses designed for trainees. The objective of “Planning your Scientific Journey” is to teach students “how to choose a good scientific problem and plan their journey ahead.” “Business Concepts for Life Scientists,” created in collaboration with the UCSF Office of Career and Professional Development and the WUSTL Graduate School, helps graduate students, postdocs and junior faculty who wish to gain a basic understanding of business fundamentals for both academic and industry career sectors. iBiology also has a new course coming out later this year, called “Designing Killer Experiments.” (Via the AAMC)