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ASBMB's new virtual interview series features engaging discussions with biological and life sciences professionals about their career journeys and the various opportunities available to graduate students and postdocs. The series is sponsored by the ASBMB Education and Professional Development Committee Grad/Postdoc Subcommittee.

Hosts

Christopher D. Heinen

Christopher Heinen

  • University of Connecticut Health Center
Chandrima Majumdar

Chandrima Majumdar

  • University of California, Berkeley
 

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Ep. 6 — Faculty careers at primarily undergraduate institutions

Betsy Martinez–Vaz discusses her role at Hamline University, what it’s like to work at a PUI, and guidance for scientists exploring teaching-focused academic pathways.

Ep. 8 — Science policy pathways

Sarah Smaga covers what science policy roles look like in practice, as well as opportunities for scientists interested in advocacy and government engagement.

Ep. 7 — Academic faculty pathways

Chris Heinen discusses his journey into academia, the realities of today’s faculty job market, and advice for early-career researchers preparing for their next career step.

Ep. 6 — Scientific publishing

Sannie Culbertson shares her career path from graduate school to her role as a senior editor at Trends in Biochemical Sciences (Cell Press).

Ep. 5 — Biotech and pharmaceutical research

Lou Stancato offers insights from his career leading enabling technologies and the pediatric rare disease platform at the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute.

Ep. 4 — Regulatory affairs careers

Cindy Khuu discusses her transition from bench scientist to regulatory affairs professional and how researchers can pursue similar roles.

Ep. 3 — Non-profit career development

Nisha Cavanaugh, associate director of career development at Sanford Burnham Prebys, explains how she supports biomedical trainees and the broader landscape of non-profit career development.

Ep. 2 — Entrepreneurship

Shy Brown, founder and executive director of Building Bridges Inc., shares how she blends her scientific background with entrepreneurship to increase STEM access for young Black girls.

Ep. 1 — Patent law

Tom Kiselak recounts his path from chemistry Ph.D. to patent attorney, reflecting on his work at Patterson+Sheridan LLP and his transition into Thermo Fisher Scientific.