ASCB Summer Biotech Courses openings still available!
Apr. 25, 2019—Openings Still Available for Both Summer Biotech Courses! Deadline Extended Until April 30 Join one of these week-long, hands-on courses to help you transition to a job in biotech or pharma. Discover the commercial side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. On average, more than 50% of past attendees have...
Careers in Pharmaceutical Discovery Day, April 29th
Apr. 18, 2019—Careers in Pharmaceutical Discovery Day is an event organized by the students of the CBID training grant in association with Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation (VI4). Highlighted guests include representatives from 4 major pharmaceutical companies: Merck, Genentech, Roche, and AstraZeneca. Presentations will discuss the hurdles, highlights, and day-to-day life of a scientist in...
Beer and Biotech May 9th
Apr. 18, 2019—On May 9, join Life Science Tennessee and the Academic Alliance in Nashville at the Flying Saucer to network with each other, idea share and hear about the latest life science industry news. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nashville-beer-biotech-may-tickets-60467383572
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Writing the Science of a Grant
Apr. 11, 2019—Wednesday, June 5, 2019 9:00am 306 AB Light Hall C. Michael Stein, M.B. Ch.B., Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology & Immunology Dan May Chair of Medicine & Pharmacology Associate Director, Division of Clinical Pharmacology Director of Fellowship Program, Division of Clinical Pharmacology The most important principle for writing a fundable grant is for you...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Preparing for an Academic Career-Teaching Statements and Diversity Statements
Apr. 11, 2019—cosponsored by the Vanderbilt Postdoc Association Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:00am 419 AB Light Hall with Gregory J Smith, Graduate Teaching Fellow, Center for Teaching Description: Participants will learn the basics of preparing documents for the academic job market, with a particular focus on Teaching Statements and Diversity Statements. You will have a chance to...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Securing and Maintaining Collaborations
Apr. 11, 2019—cosponsored by the Vanderbilt Postdoc Association Wednesday, April 17, 2019 9:00am 411 CD Light Hall Dr. Jonathan Gilligan (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences), Dr. Thomas Palmeri (Department of Psychology) and Dr. Chuck Sanders (Department of Biochemistry) A necessary skill for postdocs to have for career advancement is learning how to collaborate. In this session,...
Summer Dissertation Writers’ Retreat (June 3-7)
Apr. 10, 2019—Summer Dissertation Writers’ Retreat June 3-7, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office. The Writing Studio will host its annual five-day Dissertation Writers’ Retreat June 3-7. Our Writers’ Retreats provide graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet,...
Special Seminar: “Opening the Black Box of Scientific Publishing”
Apr. 10, 2019—Come hear from Brian Plosky, Editor-in-Chief, Molecular Cell. April 15, 12:15 in 1220 MRB III
American Society for Microbiology Student Chapter General Interest Meeting
Apr. 9, 2019—The general interest meeting for the Vanderbilt student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology will be held on April 26th at 4 pm in MRBIII U5202. Anyone who is interested in microbiology careers is welcome, including students, postdocs, and staff. We will be discussing what our group has done in the past as well...
Bioinformatics intern for Summer 2019 (May-August) at Arcus Biosciences, Hayward, CA
Apr. 5, 2019—Looking to get industry experience at a cancer immunotherapy biotech during graduate school? Alumna Akshata Udyavar, MS, PhD Senior Scientist Bioinformatics, is hiring an MS or PhD-level bioinformatics intern for Summer 2019 (May-August) at Arcus Biosciences, Inc. An ideal candidate : – Should be currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in computational biology, cancer...
BIO is having a “student day” at their annual convention
Apr. 3, 2019—If you are interested in transitioning to a career in industry, the annual conference of BIO, the Biotechnology Industry Organization, is a terrific place to learn about companies and network. This year, the conference is June 3-6 in Philadelphia, and they are hosting a “Student Day” to help trainees connect with companies. See the flyer...
ArtLab exhibition: Lights, Lasers, and Lenses
Apr. 2, 2019—Want to get out of the lab for a bit? Check out this fun exhibition combining art and science. FOCAL POINT: Lights, Lasers, and Lenses Artwork will be shown from the ArtLab Fellows, artists, and scientists across campus, as well as from the Artist-in-residence Common iSeminar students. We will also have “Laser Talks” from a...
Enabling Innovation Initiative (eI2) Seminar: “From the Trenches: Perspectives on Launching a Company from Academia”
Mar. 29, 2019—Please join us next Friday for Jeff Conn and Brian Laden’s presentation: “From the Trenches: Perspectives on Launching a Company from Academia” This seminar will take place on Friday, April 5 at 2:00 PM in 214 Light Hall. Jeff Conn is the Lee E. Limbird Professor of Pharmacology and Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery. Brian Laden is the co-found and Managing Director of TriStar...
Give to the ASPIRE Program on 4/4/19 VU Giving Day!
Mar. 28, 2019—Make a difference for the ASPIRE Program on April 4. Save the date for Vanderbilt Giving Day to support current and future grad students and postdocs through the endowed ASPIRE Scholar Fund. Click here on April 4 to be part of the action! The ASPIRE (Augmenting Scholar Preparation and Integration with Research-Related Endeavors) Program was created to expand graduate and postdoctoral...
Tech Venture Challenge Final Pitch April 11
Mar. 27, 2019—The Tech Venture Challenge, hosted by Vanderbilt University’s Center for Technology Transfer & Commercialization, will conclude with the final pitch on April 11. The Tech Venture Challenge is an annual competition designed to provide networking and educational opportunities for Vanderbilt students from a variety of backgrounds including science, business, and law. Under the guidance of...
SACNAS Outreach Event with NAZA (Nashville After Zone Alliance, a Conexión Américas Program)
Mar. 27, 2019—The SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) outreach team is looking for enthusiastic STEM volunteers to perform science demonstrations for middle school students. This is a great addition to your science CV! SACNAS Outreach Event with NAZA (Nashville After Zone Alliance, a Conexión Américas Program) When: Wednesday, March 27th and Tuesday, April...
Lecture by Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff, April 8th
Mar. 26, 2019—Join the Wond’ry to welcome guest lecturer Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff, a pioneering scientist who helped discover how to synthesize insulin in the 1970s… and that was just the beginning. Register here
Equal Pay Day/Salary Negotiation Workshop
Mar. 25, 2019—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is hosting an Equal Pay Day Series of events on the week of April 1 (no joke!). Please see the information below, including the AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop.
PhD Career Connections: Bioinformatics
Mar. 25, 2019— PhD Career Connections is excited to welcome back alumnus Akshata Udyavar, PhD, Senior Scientist Bioinformatics, Arcus Biosciences inc. Please join us as she discusses her career path after Vanderbilt Friday April 12, 2019 10am Light Hall 214 Registration Requested Dr. Akshata Udyavar is a Senior Scientist and the head of Bioinformatics at Arcus...
Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop and Equal Pay Day events
Mar. 22, 2019—The Vanderbilt Women’s Center will be conducting a Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on April 4. Be sure to register here, and catch the other great Equal Pay Day events the week of April 1.