Networking

Investing in today’s scientists for tomorrow’s breakthroughs The PhRMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fosters biopharmaceutical innovation and value-driven health care by investing in the frontiers of research. The Foundation catalyzes the careers of promising researchers through competitive, peer-reviewed grants and fellowships in the fields of drug… Read More

Pint of Science is an international festival that aims to bring the latest scientific research to the public in an accessible and engaging format through presentations held in bars, pubs, cafés, and other community spaces. Established in 2013 by a community of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, Pint of Science has… Read More

Events are free and open to all! Free food and giveaways throughout the week!   Monday End Overdose Training  Learn a life-saving skill! Learn about opioid medical intervention and how to confidently use Narcan and fentanyl test strips from End Overdose at… Read More

The Weill Institute Emerging Scholars Symposium on Monday, October 13, is open to senior Ph.D. students and postdocs in cell and molecular biology and related disciplines. Apply by April 14, 2025 for a chance to: Network with… Read More

VU-WiSE is proud to present their 4th annual Women in STEM Panel and Symposium! The event will feature a panel discussion/Q&A with STEM professionals, including the DSI’s own Charreau Bell! Also included: Professional development workshops A networking/organization fair Professional headshots Free food! The… Read More

Are you Interested in getting more involved with the local tech scene?  A new meet-up for women in tech is just getting started called I.T. Girls and it is founded by one of our biomedical Vanderbilt alums. Their first meetup will celebrate women’s history month by… Read More

As a graduate student and postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University, you’re invited to attend the Virtual Career Expo (VCE). This free virtual job fair brings together employers from the fields of STEM, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences seeking advanced degree talent (Masters, PhDs, Postdocs and Alumni). Event Details… Read More

Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:00am Light Hal 411   Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration Have you ever heard of an informational interview? Come learn about one the most powerful, yet underutilized, networking… Read More

The Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) is holding their annual conference in Nashville this year from March 26-30th. The conference coordinator has agreed to allow Vanderbilt graduate students and post-docs to attend the networking event on the evening of Tuesday, March 28th for free MAPS Opening Doors Meet and Greet Are… Read More

This fall, eleven current PhD graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical sciences were selected through a competitive application process to be part of the newly launched Vanderbilt ASPIRE-Basic Sciences Board of Visitors Mentoring Program. Trainees were matched with a mentor from the Vanderbilt University School… Read More