Upcoming BRET Office of Career Development Events
PhD Career Stories: Larry Thompson, PhD
Oct. 15, 2019—Interested in a career in industry? Not sure but want to find out more about this field? Come hear Dr. Thompson as he discusses his role as Principal Scientist at Pfizer, how he got from Vanderbilt to where he is now, what his day is like and what he enjoys most about his career. Registration...
The Role of an Editor: A Career Path Talk Featuring Manuel Breuer, PhD
Sep. 26, 2019—Do any of the following apply to you? you have an interest in science communication/writing/editing you have always wondered what it was like to work for a science journal you career path is still undecided, but you would like to learn more about science communication you know what you want to do, it’s not related...
ASPIRE Cafe: Negotiating Your Faculty Compensation and Start-Up Package
Sep. 19, 2019—Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:00 am Light Hall 214 Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education, and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D., as she shares tips and strategies for how to negotiate your salary and start-up package for your faculty...
Coffee Chat with alumna Abby Olena, Ph.D.
Aug. 30, 2019—If you have ever considered a career in science writing and communication, we encourage you to come visit with alumna, Abby Olena, Ph.D., over coffee to hear about her career as a science communicator. Abby completed her PhD in Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University in 2015. During her PhD training, she was awarded a coveted...
ASPIRE Internship: Advocacy Ambassador and Congressional Team Member, Alzheimer’s Assn Mid South Chapter
Aug. 14, 2019—ASPIRE Internship: Advocacy Ambassador and Congressional Team Member, Alzheimer’s Assn Mid South Chapter Alzheimer’s Association Mid-South Chapter 4825 Trousdale Dr. Suite #220 Nashville, TN 37220 Would you like to assist the Alzheimer’s Association in building a relationship with Congressman Jim Cooper and his staff throughout the year, as well as educating them on the...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Maximizing Your Research Efforts
Aug. 13, 2019—Thursday, February 4, 2021 11:00 am Virtual ***Although this event has previously been a drop-in event, please note that since this is now virtual, we are requesting a registration so we may provide you a Zoom log-in.*** Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D, Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Savvy Science – Professionalism Strategies for Success
Aug. 13, 2019—Thursday December 2, 2021 11:00 am Light Hall 419 BCD Kate Stuart, Assistant Director, BRET Office of Career Development Your technical skills and knowledge are a critical component for career success, but they aren’t the whole picture. Learn how honing your soft skills, including emotional intelligence, communication (non-verbal, too!), and professional etiquette can help...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs
Aug. 13, 2019—Thursday, November 4, 2021 11:00 am Light Hall 202 Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration Join Kim Petrie, Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, for a presentation about applying for fellowships to fund biomedical PhD training. Topics will include strategies for finding funding,...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Exploring and Preparing for Faculty Careers
Aug. 13, 2019—Thursday, January 7, 2021 11:00 am Virtual ***Although this event has previously been a drop-in event, please note that since they are now virtual, we are requesting a registration so we may provide you a Zoom log-in.*** Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research,Education and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department...
ASPIRE PhD Career Stories: Joseph Conrad, PhD, Dawn Stults, PhD, and Oliver Vranjkovic , PhD
Aug. 6, 2019—ASPIRE PhD Career Stories: An MSL Panel Featuring Joseph Conrad, PhD , Regional Medical Scientific Director at Merck, Dawn Stults, PhD, Medical Science Liaison at Genentech, and Oliver Vranjkovic , PhD, Medical Science Liaison at Myriad An MSL Panel Come learn more about what a career as a Medical Science Liaison is like, as we hear from 3 alumni...
ASPIRE Module: Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Spring 2020
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....
ASPIRE Module: Biomedical Research and the Media, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them with Confidence, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: EQ+IQ=Career Success, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: Networking Pacing, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—Will you be attending SFN, American Heart, American Society of Cell Biology Conference this fall? Let’s work together to better prepare for these networking opportunities! The ASPIRE Networking Pacing Module is a series designed to prepare attendees to incorporate networking into their everyday activities and prepare them to network at an upcoming conference. The ASPIRE Networking Pacing...
ASPIRE Module: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR), 2019-2020
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
PhD Career Stories: AJ Baucum, PhD
Jul. 18, 2019—Dr. Baucum, a previous postdoc and research instructor here at Vanderbilt, is returning as our December PhD Career Stories speaker. He will discuss his path to become Assistant Professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and what his career in academic research has been like. If this is your career interest area, or if you just want...
PhD Career Stories: Seth Ogden, PhD and Mark Kilgore, PhD
Jul. 18, 2019—If you have ever wondered what a career in patent law would be like, please come to our November PhD Career Stories session with Seth Ogden, PhD and Mark Kilgore, PhD. Both working at Patterson Intellectual Property Law right here in Nashville, they will be discussing what their journeys have entailed, what their work consists...
PhD Career Stories: Jami Scheib, PhD
Jul. 17, 2019—Come learn more about what a career as Science Officer is like. Dr. Scheib is a Molecular and Cellular Neuroscientist with fifteen years of experience at the bench. In her current role she manages DoD-funded biomedical research awards, focusing on pain management, TBI, and hearing/balance. She will discuss how she entered this particular field, what her role is...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Preparing to Mentor
Jul. 12, 2019—Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:00 pm Light Hall 415 Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D, Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences she shares tips and strategies for developing...