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Science Communication

  • Headshot of Denise Zannino Childree. The image is overlaid over a golden background emblazoned with the Vanderbilt name.

    Alum Answers with Denise Zannino Childree

    Denise Zannino Childree, PhD’09, used the training from her neuroscience Ph.D. to jump start a career in science policy and science communication. Currently the director of communications and strategic engagement for a geotechnical engineering firm, she reflects on her time at Vanderbilt and shares advice with current trainees. Read More

    July 27, 2026

  • PhD Career Stories poster

    Science communication expert Diana Mitrea shares advice for academia-to-industry transition

    Diana Mitrea gave a talk for the Vanderbilt ASPIRE program’s Ph.D. Career Stories seminar series. She outlined her role as head of scientific and corporate communication at Dewpoint Therapeutics and her career transition from academia to industry. Read More

    February 26, 2025