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PCI Fellowship – Applications being accepted

Posted on November 24, 2020
by Rebecca Lopez
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Gain experience in Technology Commercialization
Part-Time work; you can do this along with your current program at Penn.

The Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) is seeking highly talented, scientifically-trained Master’s and PhD students and post-doctoral fellows to join the PCI Fellows Program.

The Fellowship is an innovative experiential program that trains participants in the commercialization of academic research. Typical work projects include analyzing new inventions, writing market communication materials, and conducting prior art searches.

  • Over 100 Fellows have graduated from the program
  • Graduates find careers in IP Law, Technology Transfer, consulting, and science writing

The Fellowship is highly competitive and is only open to Penn Graduate students and Post-doctoral fellows in scientific disciplines.

Selection to the PCI Fellows is based on:

  • Availability to commit for ~10 hours a week
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to explain complex issues succinctly and clearly
  • Support from advisor/supervisor to engage in the program
  • U.S. employment eligibility for part-time on-campus work

Apply online at pci.upenn.edu/pci-fellows

  • Priority deadline: 11/30/2020
  • Final deadline: 12/11/2020
  • Application requires a technology assessment
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ASCB Biotech Courses

Posted on February 26, 2020
by Rebecca Lopez
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ASCB is offering two week-long courses this summer for PhD students, graduate students, and postdocs in health, science, and medical programs who wish to explore opportunities to implement their expertise in a biomedical business career. Of 230 attendees in 2014-2018, 66% now have jobs in industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer; the remainder are still in training or in academia. The course fee is $875 and scholarships from $200-$400 are available, thanks to support from Biogen. The East Coast course, in partnership with Manning School of Business at University of Massachusetts Lowell, is May 31-June 6. The West Coast course, in partnership with Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA, is July 12-18. Each course can accommodate up to 50 graduate students and postdocs (international and domestic).

The deadline to apply is March 31. The application stipulates that applicants must become an ASCB member once they are accepted. Click here for more information and to apply.

Please note – BGS can provide up to $1500 to support students participating in off-site courses. Find more information and access the BGS Course Fund Request Form on the following page, under, “Travel Funds.”

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PGWISE Female Leadership Career Panel

Posted on February 8, 2019
by Rebecca Lopez
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Please join Penn Graduate Women in Science & Engineering (PGWISE), Wharton Healthcare Club, and Wharton Women in Business (WWIB) at a panel discussion exploring leadership and careers in healthcare and biomedical sciences. Students from PGWISE and the Wharton Healthcare Club will moderate a discussion with:

HEATHER STEINMAN, PHD, MBA
The Executive Director of Technology Transfer and the VP of
Business Development at the Wistar Institute

DORA MITCHELL, PHD
The Vice President of Operations at Carisma Therapeutics

LINDA MILLER, PHD
Senior Director of Strategic Planning at CHOP; former Engagement
Manager at McKinsey

When: February 19th, 2019 at 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Where: The Wistar Institute Caplan Auditorium

Please RSVP here!

Age 21+ Reception Prior to Panel Discussion (starting at 4:00 PM in the Wistar atrium)!

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