‘Upcoming BRET Office of Career Development Events’
ASPIRE On the Road: Fisk University, Nashville, TN
Sep. 1, 2016—ASPIRE On the Road is an initiative of the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program aimed at broadening the training experiences of biomedical Ph.D. graduate students and postdocs by organizing site visits to companies and organizations to help our trainees make well-informed career decisions. These quarterly site visits will provide postdoctoral fellows and graduate students the opportunity to learn...
Find Your Voice: How to Write an Op-Ed, an interactive workshop
Aug. 26, 2016—Presented by Abby Olena, PhD Scientists have opinions that the world could benefit from hearing. This workshop will give you the tools to combine your experience and expertise with clear and compelling writing to craft an op-ed with the potential to influence readers and impact public policy. Please bring a laptop computer or pen and...
Opportunities and Resources in Clinical Research
Aug. 19, 2016— Join us in welcoming esteemed partner Jim Kremidas, Executive Director of ACRP, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Mr. Kremidas will discuss future opportunities and resources for PhD trainees interested in clinical research as a career option. Friday, September 30, 2016 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Light Hall, Room 214 Registration requested.
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...
Event: Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Workshop
Aug. 19, 2016— The Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Workshop will focus on demonstrating how to parlay the skills you already have for a job as a medical writer within a healthcare communications agency. During the workshop, participants will be provided with a framework on which to develop a portfolio that may be used for job interviews. Additionally, general preparedness insights will...
ASPIRE Module Fall 2016: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Aug. 15, 2016—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 Fall 2016: Technology Commercialization
Aug. 15, 2016—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 Fall 2016: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
Aug. 15, 2016—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 Fall 2016: EQ+IQ= Career Success
Aug. 15, 2016—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 Fall 2016: Biomedical Research and the Media
Aug. 15, 2016—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 Fall 2016: Effective Oral Communication Methods
Aug. 15, 2016—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 Fall 2016: Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Applying Your Ph.D. to Patient Care
Aug. 15, 2016— 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 Connections: Preclinical Research Services
Aug. 10, 2016—Join us in welcoming back alumnus Chris Rogers, PhD. Dr. Rogers is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Exemplar Genetics, a company focused on the development and study of improved models of human disease. Dr. Rogers received his PhD from Vanderbilt University and completed post-doctoral training at the University of Iowa. While at Iowa,...
PhD Career Connections: Liberal Arts College Faculty
Aug. 10, 2016—Join us in welcoming back alumna Kelli Kazmier, PhD, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Hillsdale College. Friday, October 14 9:00am Light Hall 214 Register here. Dr. Kelli Kazmier is a 2014 graduate of the Vanderbilt Chemical and Physical Biology program and former trainee of Dr. Hassane Mchaourab in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Upon...
An Insider’s Look: Applying for AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
Jun. 10, 2016—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Have you thought about applying for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program? Join us for this informative roundtable discussion with Carlos Faraco, a finalist for the 2016 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program. Carlos will share his experience about applying and interviewing for this...
PhD Career Connections: Technology Commercialization with Jeff Keller, PhD
Apr. 21, 2016— Join us in welcoming back alumnus Jeff Keller, PhD, CEO and founder of Element Diagnostics Friday, April 29, 2016 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PRB 206 REGISTRATION REQUESTED. Jeff Keller is the CEO and founder of Element Diagnostics. He graduated from the Vanderbilt IGP program in 2006 in the laboratory of Bob Coffey. Since...
It’s Symposium time! 2016 brings Careers in Industry.
Apr. 11, 2016—The Annual Career Symposium is a large event to bring together PhD students and postdocs for 1 day of career and professional development. The Annual Symposium is typically attended by 300+ 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 to jobs...
Open to the public on April 11: Project Competition for “Business and Management Principles for Scientists” module
Mar. 25, 2016—Business and Management Principles for Scientists is a pilot short course created with a Career Guidance for Trainees grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. During the module, teams of students and postdocs completed a project based on a business challenge faced by a Vanderbilt research core facility. The teams will be presenting their solution in a final Project Competition on Monday, April 11 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in 214 Light Hall....
PhD Career Connections: Working at the CDC
Mar. 5, 2016—PhD Career Connections is excited to welcome Jennifer Anstadt, Team Lead Microbiologist, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Friday, March 11, 2016 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Light Hall 214 REGISTRATION REQUESTED. Dr. Jennifer Anstadt joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2015 as Team Lead of...
Clinical Research Professional Societies Panel
Feb. 11, 2016—Join us as we feature panelists representing two professional societies: SOCRA (The Society of Clinical Research Associates) and ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals). Friday, February 19 9:00-10:00am PRB 206 Registration is requested. Panelists: David Nilson, RN OCN CCRC President, Greater Nashville Chapter, ACRP David Nilson, RN OCN CCRC is the current President...