Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast

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Regulatory Affairs Dec 17, 2019

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Ever wanted to hear about the power of Informational Interviews? Listen to JT Brogan, PhD (Manager, Global Emerging Markets Regulatory Affairs CMC, Biogen) and hear his story about how important informational interviews were to his career trajectory.

Technology Transfer and Partnerships Dec 10, 2019

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Dr. Margaret Read, PhD, reminds us that we are always a scientist, regardless of what career path we pursue. Learn more about her particular role as the General Manger of Corporate Alliances, Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University.

Medical Science Liaison Dec 03, 2019

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Medical Science Liaison Dawn Stults, PhD, completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Vanderbilt. She then went on to work for the Sarah Cannon Research Institute as the Lung Cancer Program manager, where she gained extensive clinical research experience. Her first MSL role was at Clovis Oncology. She now works as a Medical Science Liaison for Genentech. Learn more about Dr. Stults, her path, and what she does all day!

Faculty with a Teaching Institution Nov 19, 2019

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Dr. Lori McGrew knew while in grad student that she really enjoyed teaching. But what did that look like long-term? Join us as we chat with Dr. McGrew and her hop across the street to Belmont University, where she is a tenured professor of Biology.

Educational Consulting + Medical Science Liaison Nov 12, 2019

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Dr. Melody Davis spent much of her career as a Medical Science Liaison, now an educational consultant. Dr. Davis tells us about all the paths we can pursue with an interest in MSL roles plus how to better equip yourself now for that path.

Research Faculty Nov 05, 2019

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Dr. Kris Burkewitz, PhD, is currently on the tenure-track here at Vanderbilt University. How has the academic search gone for him? What are the difficulties to expect when beginning a lab? We will hear alumnus Dr. Burkewitz answer those questions and more.

Freelance Science Communication Oct 29, 2019

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Alumna Abby Olena, PhD, is a freelance science writer. Dr. Olena sits down with us to talk about her AAAS Mass Media Fellowship, her remote internship with The Scientist, her thoughts on social media and Twitter, and how to get started in freelance writing.

Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Oct 22, 2019

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Dr. Steven Damo, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Life and Physical Sciences at Fisk University, a historically black university in Nashville, TN. Dr. Damo tells us about his path since his time as a Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellow and how his faculty role has him wearing many hats.

Government Research Grants Administration Oct 15, 2019

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Dr. Jami Scheib, PhD, is a Science Officer with the company Ripple Effect, supporting the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) with USAMRMC. Learn more about her movement into this unique role in Grants, Government, and Research Administration.

Technology Development Oct 08, 2019

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What does technology development look like post-PhD? During our time with Dr. Lindsay Marjoram, we hear about her career that started as a grant writer who now gets to dream up the expansion of her company's pipeline.