Biopharma Research
Robert Cory
Bernhards
Academia, Industry, or Government?
The major question almost all graduating PhDs face is whether to pursue a career in academia, industry, or government. I’ll discuss pros and cons of each along with some common misconceptions.Many graduate students are under the false impression that most PhDs go into academia. This is...
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Lamar
Blackwell
When transitioning from academia to pharma, academic scientists need their C.R.E.A.M! – Analysis
When transition from academia to pharma industry, you will be hired to solve problems. There is a reason that they are looking to hire someone. The company has a problem of some type. Maybe it’s because that they have more work than can be completed by the staff at hand. M...
Renda
Hawwa
Starting out in a Startup
Two words that can evoke either feelings of pure excitement or pure fear: Startup Company. Startups are common in the biotechnology world, as there are many brilliant scientists and business savvy people with innovative ideas and plans of how to implement them.
Andrea
Habura
Learning to Be a Beginner
Nature recently published an opinion piece about the things budding 21st century scientists need in their training (http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/articles/10.1038/nj7560-371a).
Shu Chin
Ma
Where do all the good generic drugs go?
The Office of Generic Drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), of course. In 2014, generic drugs saved the U.S health care system $254 billion dollars, and with the recent outrageous price hiking of an HIV medication (cough, cough, by a greedy you-know-who), it’s even more crucial ...
Suzane
Ramos da Silva
The Zika opportunity
I think, by now, everyone is updated about all the troubles Zika might be causing around the globe, especially in Brazil.
Isaiah
Hankel
5 Reasons PhDs Are Valued More Than Other Job Candidates
The idea that getting a PhD is going to hurt your chances of getting a non-academic job is a misconception. In fact, most PhDs go on to get non-academic jobs and most get paid more than non-PhDs in the same position.
Lamar
Blackwell
First year on the job: Making a good impression
It has been said that the first 90 days are particularly important in making a good impression on your manager. The closer your skill set matches the job tasks, the easier this will be. However, there are other things that you can do to get your new job off to a good start.
Andrea
Habura
Literature Review
If you’re trying to make your products better, it’s nice when your customers almost have to fill out a user feedback form. “Publish or perish” is nothing but upside if you want to figure out what scientists are doing in the lab.
Judy
Lytle
For-Profit, Non-Profit, & Government Sectors
Once I was conferred my doctorate, you could have clocked my departure from academia with a stopwatch. That’s not to say that there’s anything wrong with academia; it’s just not my cup of joe. In considering the “why” of the career decisions I’ve made, I’ve come to the conclusion ...