ASPIRE On The Road

  • Group photo of ASPIRE students and BRET staff.

    Traveling westward: ASPIRE on the Road visits San Diego

    Vanderbilt biomedical graduate students and postdocs attended ASPIRE on the Road 2025 in San Diego, California. Over three days, they explored Southern California's biotech and pharmaceutical scene, connecting with alums, industry leaders, and innovative companies. Read More

    Jun. 16, 2025

  • Vanderbilt University

    Traveling westward: ASPIRE on the Road visits San Diego

    Vanderbilt biomedical graduate students and postdocs attended ASPIRE on the Road 2025 in San Diego, California. Over three days, they explored Southern California's biotech and pharmaceutical scene, connecting with alums, industry leaders, and innovative companies. Read More

    Jun. 5, 2025

  • Randy Perera headshot over Vanderbilt gold background

    Vanderbilt basic science alum Q&A: Randy Perera

    Randy Perera, Fellow'24, who worked in the biochemistry department and is now a scientist at the pharmaceutical and biotech company MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA) sat down with us to discuss his experience studying basic science at Vanderbilt and how it played a role in his career.  Read More

    Jul. 29, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    A Snapshot of ASPIRE on the Road in St. Louis

    “Looking back, the trip did exactly what I hoped it would: It exposed me to the vast array of career paths available to graduate students like me, from R&D and business management to investing and consulting. The connections I made with my peers, various speakers, and Vanderbilt alums are invaluable as I think about  what’s my next step,” said Amy Tran. Read More

    Nov. 16, 2023