Attire
Jul. 30, 2018—The BRET Office of Career Development is often asked the question: “what do I wear to this…. networking event/interview/informational coffee/career symposium, etc.?” We are always happy to help, and we encourage you to have appropriate clothing for the corresponding event. Many of the events we sponsor and/or host request “business casual.” Other professional events, including interviews,...
ASPIRE to Connect 2018
Jul. 30, 2018—ASPIRE to Connect is a half day workshop aimed at building professional relationships. Gain practical tips and learn techniques to meet new people and cultivate authentic professional connections. Only once per year does this workshop occur, and we are excited to provide it again for the fifth year in a row! Details for this popular event:...
A2C 2018 Keynote Speaker, Dan Beaudry
Jul. 30, 2018—Dan Beaudry is the author of the book Power Ties: The International Student’s Guide to Finding a Job in the United States. He wrote the book while serving as the Campus Recruiting Manager for Monster.com where he constructed and managed the company’s first formal university recruiting program, including the growth and management of Monster’s MBA...
ASPIRE on the Road Spring 2018
Jul. 30, 2018— ASPIRE on the Road will be taking trainees to visit Boston, MA. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. Ten trainees will be selected to attend. Travel costs and accommodations will be covered by the ASPIRE Program for those selected to participate. Co-sponsored...
Register, ASPIRE to Connect 2018
Jul. 30, 2018—You will be asked to rank your Breakout Session choices at registration. Please review the Breakout Session descriptions before registering. Register here! If you have any problems with registration, please email Angela Zito at angela.zito@vanderbilt.edu
Speaker Bios, ASPIRE to Connect 2018
Jul. 30, 2018—The sponsors of ASPIRE to Connect are excited to welcome our speakers for ASPIRE to Connect 2018. Leah Lowe, PhD, Department Chair, Associate Professor of Theatre, Directing & Dramaturgy, Department of Theatre, Vanderbilt Univ,rsity Associate Professor Leah Lowe earned her PhD from Florida State University, her MFA in Directing from the University of Minnesota, and her...
Agenda, ASPIRE to Connect 2018
Jul. 30, 2018—AGENDA Time Session Title Location 12:30-1:00pm Registration Student Life Center (SLC) lobby 1:00-1:45pm Welcome and Introduction Keynote Dan Beaudry: “The Power of Connections for the Job Search and Beyond” SLC, Ballrooms A&B 2:00-2:30pm Breakout Session 1 options: Big Help for Small Talk with Ruth Schemmer, PhD Video Interviewing with Kathy Gould, PhD Leveraging LinkedIn with...
Breakout Sessions, ASPIRE to Connect 2018
Jul. 30, 2018—Breakout Sessions offered at ASPIRE to Connect 2018 include the following options. You may attend three. “Big Help for Small Talk” Ruth Schemmer, PhD, Assistant Dean, Career Development, Vanderbilt University Graduate School This workshop is aimed at helping students and postdocs learn how to carry on social conversations and talk with networking contacts and potential...
Sponsors, ASPIRE to Connect 2018
Jul. 30, 2018—Sponsors: BRET Office of Career Development/The ASPIRE Program The Graduate School
ASPIRE on the Road, Alumni Networking Happy Hour: Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine
Jul. 30, 2018—BRET is coming to Boston and we look forward to seeing you! Be sure to RSVP and update your contact information! Join Vanderbilt University’s Biomedical Research, Education and Training (BRET) Office of Career Development on Thursday, May 3rd for drinks, appetizers and networking. We will be bringing eleven current PhD students and postdoctoral fellows with us to site...
Speaker Bios
Jul. 30, 2018—Robert Copeland, PhD Vice President, Biology, Oncology Center of Excellence in Drug Discovery, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Robert A. Copeland, Ph.D. is Vice President, Biology, Oncology Center of Excellence in Drug Discovery at the GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical Company. He is also Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry...
Sponsor Information
Jul. 30, 2018—***Please thank our sponsors*** Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association Biochemical and Chemical Training in Cancer Research Biomedical Informatics Training Grant Cardiovascular Pharmacology Training Grant Chemical Biology Interface Training Program HIV/AIDS Training Program Medical Scientist Training Program Molecular Biophysics Training Program Reproductive Biology: Training for the 21st Century Training in Fundamental Neuroscience Training Grant in Vision Research Training...
2009 Career Symposium
Jul. 30, 2018—About the Workshop Science is a “team sport”, and in today’s competitive research environment, your solid scientific skills will only get you so far. Not only must you do great science: you must learn to lead a successful laboratory team who can help you achieve your scientific goals. “Preparing Research Team Leaders” is designed to...
2010 Career Symposium
Jul. 30, 2018—The Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine presents the fourth "Career Opportunities in the Biomedical and Biological Sciences" Symposium on July 27 & 28, 2010. The first day features presentations by scientists who have pursued a variety of careers in government, academia, nonprofits, and the private sector. The second day...
Agenda
Jul. 30, 2018—Tuesday, July 27, 2010 (Student Life Center) 8:30-9:00 Check in and pick up Symposium materials 9:00-9:10 Welcome (Commodore Ballrooms, SLC) Dr. Roger Chalkley Senior Associate Dean for BRET, VUSM (audio file) 9:10-9:45 Keynote Address (Commodore Ballrooms, SLC) Dr. Eric Haseltine, President, Haseltine Partners, LLC (slides, audio file) 9:45-11:00 Discovery Research & Diagnostics (Commodore Ballrooms, SLC) Dr. Aris Economides, Senior...
Networking Breakfast
Jul. 30, 2018—A networking breakfast for Symposium registrants, Symposium speakers, and local companies and alumni will be held on Wednesday, July 28 from 7:30-9:00AM. The breakfast will be held in the Ballroom of the Student Life Center. The recommended attire is business casual. During the networking breakfast, the Symposium keynote speaker, Dr. Eric Haseltine, will sign his new book, Long...
Speakers
Jul. 30, 2018—Dr. Edward Ergenzinger Edward R. Ergenzinger, J.D., Ph.D.Director of Intellectual Property, Duke Human Vaccine Institute Ed Ergenzinger is Director of Intellectual Property for the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) at Duke University School of Medicine. His responsibilities include managing intellectual property issues for DHVI and the Center for HIV-AIDS Vaccine Immunology (CHAVI), including development and...
Sponsors
Jul. 30, 2018—Please thank the following groups for their generous support of this event. Vanderbilt Medical ALumni Association (sponsoring Dr. Eric Haseltine) Meharry Medical College School of Graduate Studies and Research Biochemical and Chemical Training in Cancer Research Cardiovascular Mechanisms: Training in Investigation Clinical and Translational Research Training Program in Pulmonary Medicine Integrated Biological Systems Training in...
Professional Skills Sessions
Jul. 30, 2018—Being a Postdoc in Industry Dr. Melinda Willard, Postdoctoral Fellow, Oncology & Translational Sciences, Eli Lilly & Company Considering a postdoc in industry? Attend this session and learn first-hand what it is like to conduct postdoctoral research at a major pharma company. Creative Job Searching (slides) Brianna Blaser, PhD, Project Director for Outreach, AAAS/ScienceCareers Being able...
Networking Huddles
Jul. 30, 2018—Networking Huddles are opportunities for attendees to meet both the speakers and additional alumni in attendance in a small group setting. In addition to the 16 speakers, the below alumni will be available to talk to graduate students and postdocs. Name of Alumnus Department while at Vanderbilt Title Division or Department Organization Omari Bandele Biochemistry...