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The path that has led me to academia has been an immersive opportunity boundless with growth, and advancement in my professional skills, accompanied by a deeper understanding of the assets I offer with...
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Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field that combines biology, technology, and innovation to develop solutions for a wide range of industries, including healthcare, agriculture, environmental science,...
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A career transition like mine – from being an academic in Philosophy to a professional in technology/pharma. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been asked questions like: “Philosophy…what are you...
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Taking control of how you want to spend the rest 30-40 years of your working life and then lead a happy and successful retired life, is something that I would like to suggest to everyone, irrespective...
View ArticleBiotechnology Career Roadmap: Achieve Your Professional Goals in the Industry
Introduction: Biotechnology careers hold immense potential for individuals passionate about making a difference in fields such as healthcare, agriculture, and environmental conservation. This article...
View ArticleThe wait is over. I got a job!
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View ArticleThe ABCs of Making Science Writing Accessible to a Wide Audience
As a biologist, you possess a wealth of knowledge about complex biological concepts. However, communicating these ideas and discoveries to a general audience can be challenging. Striking the right...
View ArticleNavigating Constructive Criticism: A Guide for Science Writers
Criticism is an inherent part of working in the science field, especially for those of us who have trained or worked in research laboratories. Similarly, science writers often find their work under...
View ArticleNavigating Academia: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward
Hello! As a fellow academic, I wanted to share my own experiences in academia with PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and associate researchers. I want you to know that the struggles you face are not...
View ArticleThe Wholeness of Life Science
I have been interested in life science for over six decades. This has benefited my life and career. As a child, I was fascinated by dinosaurs, extinct mammals, astronomy, chemistry and math. My older...
View ArticleBridging the Gap: Aligning Clinical R&D with Commercial Goals
Throughout my two decades in Clinical R&D, I’ve been privileged to receive Outlook invites from my Commercial counterparts. These invitations vary in timing, arriving as early as before a phase 3...
View ArticleBest-Laid Plans: Transitioning to Industry From Academia By: Amy Loriaux, Ph.D.
I had it all planned out, starting from graduate school going all the way to professor emeritus. A career as a tenured professor, a post at a distinguished institution, maybe a chair of a reputable...
View ArticleFrom Conceptualization to Publication: Navigating the Process of Research...
The journey of a research article is like a Lego game – completing one objective at a time (research question) to connect to other existing pieces (knowledgebase), thus progressing the field or...
View ArticleNavigating Career Choices in a Changing World: Challenges and Considerations
In our younger years, many of us strive to make the best out of our lives. I am sure that most people start hearing their first career advice early in childhood, sometimes even before they go to...
View ArticleWhy have I been asked these questions during a job interview? A Hiring...
Do you sometimes wonder why a hiring manager asks you certain questions and what responses he wants to hear? Here, I am offering to look at the job interview process from the hiring manager’s point of...
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