Certificate of Completion
Jul. 30, 2018—All participants in this module will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end. By including the Certificate of Completion for this module on your CV, you demonstrate an innovation mindset and knowledge of a framework for evaluating new technologies for commercial potential. It's also a great conversation starter with prospective employers!
2006 Career Symposium
Jul. 30, 2018—About the Symposium: Twenty years ago, most graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical sciences expected to develop a career similar to that of their mentors. In fact, for a student to indicate that he or she was interested in a career outside the research university was tantamount to heresy. Today, as the number...
Schedule of Events
Jul. 30, 2018—Thursday, March 2, 2006 9:30 – Introductory remarks Roger Chalkley, D.Phil., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research Education and Training, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 9:40 – Opening address Diane Pennica, Ph.D. Senior Scientist in Molecular Oncology, Genetech 10:00 – Research and Administration at Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies – I Moderator: George Hill, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Diversity in Medical Education...
Speaker Bios
Jul. 30, 2018—Amy Altman, Ph.D. Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton Before moving to the Washington D.C. area to join Booz Allen Hamilton, Dr. Amy Altman received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Microbiology from Miami University in Oxford , Ohio . She received her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University in 2000 and...
Sponsor Information
Jul. 30, 2018—Office of Biomedical Research Education & Training at Vanderbilt University Graduate School at Meharry Medical College HIV/AIDS Research Training Program Training Program in Breast Cancer Research Training Program in Cardiovascular Pharmacology Postdoctoral Training Program in Neurogenomics Biochemical and Chemical Training in Cancer Research Molecular Biophysics Training Program at Vanderbilt Molecular Basis of Infectious Disease Training Program...
2007 Career Symposium
Jul. 30, 2018— About the Workshop “In your first few years as a tenure-track faculty scientist, you will be asked to balance multiple new demands on top of your research, including teaching, administrative tasks, and perhaps clinical responsibilities. At the same time, you will be expected to hire staff and establish a laboratory, plan a coherent research...
Schedule of Events
Jul. 30, 2018—Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 208 Light Hall 7:00-8:00 – Registration and Continental Breakfast. South Lobby. Please attend registration to pick up your name tag and registration materials. Your name tag will be required for lunch. Session I: Career Advancement-Getting a Position and the Funds to Keep It 8:00-8:15 – Welcome Dr Steven Gabbe, Dean of the...
2008 Career Symposium
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Schedule of Events
Jul. 30, 2018—9:00 – Welcome and Opening Remarks Ann Richmond, PhD, Assistant Dean for Biomedical Research Education & Training, Vanderbilt University 9:15 – Keynote Address: Biomedical Careers in Industry 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 9:55...
About the Cheeky Scientist, Isaiah Hankel
Jul. 30, 2018—Isaiah Hankel, PhD Isaiah is a Ph.D. in Anatomy & Cell Biology and internationally recognized Fortune 500 consultant. He is an expert in the biotechnology industry and specializes in helping people transition into cutting-edge career tracks. Isaiah believes that if you feel stuck somewhere in your life right now, you should make a change. Don’t sit...
2016 Annual Career Symposium
Jul. 30, 2018—The Annual Career Symposium is a large event to bring together PhD students and postdocs for 1-2 days of career and professional development. The Annual Symposium is typically attended by 300-600+ trainees. This year, the BRET Office of Career Development is excited to welcome research and development professionals in industry. The unique perspectives, as well as practical tips about applying...
AGENDA
Jul. 30, 2018—Time Session Name of Speaker 9:00-10:00am Welcome and Keynote Dave Jensen, Managing Director, CTI Executive Search 10:10-11:10am Plenary Panel I JT Brogan, PhD, Manager, Global Emerging Markets Regulatory Affairs CMC, Biogen Dan Hutcheson, PhD, Research and Development Liaison Officer, Indivior Fatima Jones, PhD, Senior Study Director, Laboratory Specialist, Westat Laurie VanderVeen, PhD, Senior Scientist, Nektar Therapeutics 11:20-12:15pm Plenary...
Sponsors for the 2016 Career Symposium
Jul. 30, 2018—Please thank the following groups for their generous support of this event: The Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association The Training Grants in Biomedical Sciences Biochemical and Chemical Training for Cancer Research Cellular, Biochemical, and Molecular Sciences Training Program Clinical and Translational Research Training Program in Pulmonary Medicine Immunobiology of Blood and Vascular Systems Training Program...
2016 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Jul. 30, 2018—This summer, the BRET Office of Career Development is offering a short course for biomedical sciences (including biomedical engineering) and chemistry PhD students and postdoctoral fellows interested in learning fundamental business principles of commercializing a scientific innovation. The 2016 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization is limited to 20 participants who will break into teams and develop a...
Syllabus
Jul. 30, 2018—The module will meet Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., June 6-July 28, 2016, with a one-week break over July 4. Module structure Flipped classroom model: online lectures and course material are reviewed out-of-class so teams can use class time to discuss how course concepts apply to their innovation. All module participants will receive a...
About the Module
Jul. 30, 2018—The Summer Intensive is a foundation course in innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization for PhD candidates and post-doctoral fellows who are interested in exploring careers as innovation-focused faculty, technology entrepreneurs, strategy consultants, or executives in technology-based firms.The course focuses on the critical issues facing the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a twenty-first century corporation, including the assessment of...
Time Commitment
Jul. 30, 2018—This module is designed to provide an efficient introduction to practical concepts and tools relating to commercializing new technologies. Participants can expect to spend 6 hours/week in class, and up to 4-5 hours/week for out-of-class readings and project research. All module participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end. Attendance policy Because the course is interactive...
Certificate of Completion
Jul. 30, 2018—All participants in this module will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end. By including the Certificate of Completion for this module on your CV, you demonstrate an innovation mindset and knowledge of a framework for evaluating new technologies for commercial potential. It's also a great conversation starter with prospective employers!
2016 Symposium Speakers
Jul. 30, 2018—We are pleased to welcome excellent speakers in various fields and experience levels. JT Brogan, PhD, Manager, Global Emerging Markets Regulatory Affairs CMC, Biogen JT (John Trevor) Brogan is a Manager in the Global Emerging Markets Regulatory Affairs CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) group at Biogen Inc. JT completed his undergraduate and graduate...
Local Companies at the 2016 Career Symposium
Jul. 30, 2018—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to welcome 12 local companies to the 2016 Annual Career Symposium. Meet these employers at both the Networking Huddles and the Networking Reception that day. Learn more about the companies, the employees that work there, and how they contribute to the life science industry. The following companies...