Upcoming BRET Office of Career Development Events
Apply now for business module for scientists: 2018 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Apr. 10, 2018—This summer, the BRET Office of Career Development is again offering a module for PhD students and postdocs in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, and biomedical engineering who are interested in entrepreneurship and commercialization of scientific innovations. The 2018 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization module will meet Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., June 14 – August...
PhD Career Connections: A Career in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: What I Do and Why I Like It
Apr. 9, 2018—PhD Career Connections presents: A Career in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: What I Do and Why I Like It Friday April 27, 2018 10:00-11:00am Light Hall 214 featuring Valerie Kramlinger, PhD Title: Scientist, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism Role: Drug Metabolism Scientist for Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism in Cambridge, Massachusetts Registration Requested Valerie Kramlinger is a Scientist in...
Event: Applying for Industry Postdocs
Apr. 9, 2018—Join graduate student Alex Andrews for a brown bag lunch about applying for industry postdocs. Alex is completing his PhD in Cell & Developmental Biology this spring and will begin a postdoc at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in July. Alex will talk about his experience applying and interviewing for industry postdocs and take questions from session participants...
PhD Career Connections: Medical Science Liaisons
Feb. 27, 2018—PhD Career Connections presents: Medical Science Liaisons Friday, March 16, 2018 2:00-3:00pm Light Hall 214 featuring a panel with: Josh Neuman, PhD, Pediatric Endocrinology and Growth Hormone Disorder Medical Liaison at Novo Nordisk Tom Plucinak, PhD,Medical Science Liaison at GlaxoSmithKline Molly Seale, PhD, Medical Science Liaison Manager, Abbvie Registration is requested Josh Neuman, PhD Pediatric Endocrinology...
PhD Career Connections: Clinical Genetics, Information Technology, and Genetic Counseling
Jan. 18, 2018— PhD Career Connections presents: Clinical Genetics, Information Technology, and Genetic Counseling Thursday February 15, 2018 2:00-3:00pm Light Hall 214 featuring Gillian Hooker, PhD, Vice President of Clinical Development, Concert Genetics Registration is requested Gillian Hooker completed her PhD in Molecular Genetics at Yale University and her masters degree in Genetic Counseling at the Johns...
Save the Date! ASPIRE On the Road: Boston, MA, May 3-4, 2018
Jan. 9, 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. A maximum of 8 trainees will be selected to participate. Travel costs and accommodations will be covered by the ASPIRE Program for those selected to participate....
Seminar: The long game: finding the meaning of social media in scientists’ lives, 1/19/18
Jan. 4, 2018—Registration is requested No doubt you’ve been told to get on Twitter or LinkedIn or… fill in the blank. Maybe you ignored the suggestion because you just didn’t see the point. Maybe you followed through—and nothing happened. Your life didn’t change. Everything was the same. Social media can be an incredibly valuable resource. But like...
PhD Career Connections: Scientific Communications and Marketing
Jan. 4, 2018— PhD Career Connections presents: Scientific Communications and Marketing Thursday January 18th 2:30-3:30p Light Hall 214 featuring Melissa Vaught, PhD, Scientific Editor at Medical Science & Computing, LLC, (MSC) contracted to the National Institutes of Health. Registration is requested Melissa Vaught, PhD, is scientific editor at Medical Science & Computing, LLC, (MSC) contracted to the National...
PhD Career Connections: Pre-clinical and Clinical Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Nov. 9, 2017— PhD Career Connections presents: Pre-clinical and Clinical Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry Thursday December 7th 10:45-11:45am Light Hall 512 featuring Ines Macias-Perez, PhD, Senior Scientist of Product Development at Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Registration is requested Ines Macias-Perez, PhD, is the Senior Scientist in the Department of Product Development at Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. She serves...
PhD Career Connections: Project Management and Research Administration
Nov. 8, 2017— PhD Career Connections presents: Project Management and Research Administration Thursday November 30th 10-11am Light Hall 202 featuring Julie Field, PhD, and Jana Shirey-Rice, PhD, from Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research Registration is requested Julie R. Field, Ph.D. Dr. Field received her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University in 2010. Her doctoral...
PhD Career Connections: Laboratory Medicine
Oct. 13, 2017—PhD Career Connections presents: Laboratory Medicine Thursday October 19th 10-11am Light Hall 202 featuring Jonathan Schmitz, MD, PhD, Jennifer Colby, Phd, and Ferrin Wheeler, PhD Registration is requested Explore exciting careers in clinical laboratory medicine which bridge bench research and clinical care. As an important member of the healthcare team, clinical laboratory scientists research and...
PhD Career Connections: Influencing Research through Scientific Foundations
Sep. 1, 2017—We welcome Kevin Lee, PhD, Executive Director for the Lawrence Ellison Foundation, Chief Scientific Officer of Grace Science Foundation, Senior Scientific Advisor for Medical Research for the JPB Foundation, and Senior Scientific and Programmatic Advisor of the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, for our September PhD Career Connections. PhD Career Connections: Influencing Research through Scientific Foundations September 21st...
PhD Career Connections: Nonprofit Administration and Program Management
Jul. 24, 2017—We welcome Maryrose Franko, PhD, Executive Director of Health Research Alliance for our August PhD Career Connections. PhD Career Connections: Nonprofit Administration and Program Management Wednesday, August 9th 11:00am – 12:00pm Light Hall 214 Registration is requested. Maryrose Franko is the Executive Director of the Health Research Alliance (HRA) a multi-national consortium of nonprofit organizations working to maximize...
2017-18 PhD Career Connections series start August 9th!
Jul. 7, 2017— Mark your calendars! The first seminar in or PhD Career Connections series will be on Wednesday, August 9th! If you are interested in participating as a moderator or assisting in any way with this year's seminars, please send an email to angela.zito@vanderbilt.edu indicating your career interests and desire to be a part of this program (in...
Apply now for business module for scientists: Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Apr. 6, 2017—This summer, the BRET Office of Career Development is offering a module for PhD students and postdocs in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, and biomedical engineering who are interested in entrepreneurship and commercialization of scientific innovations. The 2017 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization module will meet Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., June 15 –...
PhD Career Connections: From Bench to Wall Street to Business
Feb. 3, 2017—We welcome alumnus David Reese, PhD, CEO and President of Provista Diagnostics for our March PhD Career Connections. PhD Career Connections: From Bench to Wall Street to Business Wednesday, March 1 10:45-11:45am Light Hall 214 Registration is requested. David Reese, PhD, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2011 for his background in cutting-edge...
PhD Career Connections: Forensic Science
Jan. 13, 2017—Join us for a panel discussion on careers in Forensic Science featuring Christina Wells and Eric Warren. Friday, February 3 8:45-9:45am Light Hall 202 Networking immediately after the event. Register here. Join us for a panel discussion on careers in Forensic Science featuring Christina Wells and Eric Warren. Eric Warrren, Special Agent/Forensic Scientist for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Dr. Warren has been a Special Agent/Forensic Scientist for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation since August 2009, where heis assigned to the Firearm and Toolmark Identification Unit. Dr....
PhD Career Connections: Career Opportunities in Science Outreach
Oct. 25, 2016—Welcome back alumna Tiffany Farmer, PhD, Director of Education and Community Outreach with Nashville's Adventure Science Center. PhD Career Connections: Career Opportunities in Science Outreach Tuesday, January 17 9:00am PRB 206 Registration is requested.
PhD Career Connections: Teaching and Education Landscape in High Schools
Oct. 24, 2016—Join us as we welcome Dr. Paulianda Jones, PhD, former postdoctoral fellow in the Conn Lab, for PhD Career Connections. Dr. Jones is a science teacher for the Upper School of Ethical Culture Fieldston School in Bronx, NY. Monday, November 14, 2016 11:00am-noon Light Hall 411 A-D Registration is requested. Dr. Paulianda J. Jones is...
PhD Career Connections: Medical and Science Writing and Healthcare Communication
Aug. 19, 2016—Join us in welcoming Karen Ventii, PhD and Dr. Abby Olena, PhD, to campus. Dr. Karen Ventii is the Vice-President of Medical Communications at Gold Star Communications. Dr. Ventii has worked as a full time medical writer since 2005. After realizing her passion for empowering other medical writers, she launched Gold Star Communications in 2011 to support the training...