Friday symposia and workshops will run from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm with Exhibitors present from 11am-5:00pm. A networking reception will follow at 5:00pm on Friday. Space is limited for the networking reception.
Saturday symposia and workshops will run from 10:00am – 5:00pm with exhibitors present from 10:00am-4:00pm.
Friday Symposium Schedule
12:00-1:30pm Sessions
If only there was a pill for that: careers in the pharmaceutical industry
The pharmaceutical industry draws on a variety of expertise to fill variety of positions. Our panelists will shine a light on the road into a career in the pharmaceutical industry and what to expect if you get there.
Panelists
Anish Suri, Ph.D., Senior Research Investigator, Immunology and Inflammation, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Samina Kanwar, Ph.D., Associate Director, Project Management, Merck & Co., Inc.
Kenneth Maynard, Ph.D., Project Direction, Neurology, Sanofi-Aventis U.S. Inc.
It’s elemental: industry careers for physical scientists and engineers
In addition to established fields many emerging technologies require the skills of physical scientists and engineers making for good career opportunities in industry and business. Panelists will discuss career opportunities in these field, insights into how to land a job, and what to expect on the other side of the job offer.
Panelists
Corinna Cortes, Ph.D., Director of Research, Google, New York
Rocco Papalia, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Frito Lay
Elizabeth Tran, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Corning, Inc.
More than just the facts: turning your CV into a resume
Your CV is likely a few pages longer than the time it would get from the person reviewing it in many business environments. In this session learn how to convert your CV into a resume that will work to get you noticed.
Presenter
Joanne Peters, US Resourcing Executive at Pharmalink Consulting
2:00-3:30pm Sessions
It’s in the genes: careers in biotechnology
From small start-ups to mature companies, biotechnology is bringing about the promises of the “Age of Biology.” Panelists for this session will talk about getting into the field and the view from the inside for those thinking about a career in biotech.
Panelists
Neil Stahl, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Julie Kan, Ph.D., Translational Research, Oncology, Pfizer (formerly at OSI Pharmaceuticals)
Daniel Spellman, Ph.D., Senior Research Biochemist, Merck & Co.
A good return: business careers to walk into
Not looking for a bench or research focused career but want to know what else is out there with your Ph.D. in hand? This session will focus on careers you can enter without an MBA or formal business background
Panelists
Parham Aarabi, Ph.D., CEO and Founder, Modiface, Inc. and Canada Research Chair and Professor at the University of Toronto
Tom Cirrito, Ph.D., Director of Operations, Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
David Sable, M.D., Portfolio Manager at Special Situations Funds
A penny for your thoughts: careers in consulting
If problem solver, creative and analytical thinker, and team player describe you well, then you may find a career in consulting and related fields a good match. Panelists will cover consulting and related careers were those transferable skills you picked up in graduate school becomes your number 1 asset.
Panelists
Kilpatrick Carroll, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Campbell Alliance Group
Laura Moffat, Ph.D., Associate Practice Executive, Campbell Alliance Group
Lubomir Merkov, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Capgemini US LLC
Felix Olale, M.D.,Ph.D., McKinsey & Company, Inc.
A plan that works: how to develop your career plan and make it work for you
Maybe a grocery list is less scary than creating a career plan, but you have to wonder why we tend to put more planning into mundane tasks than things like our career and professional development. Participants at this workshop will leave understanding what an Individual Development Plan is, what it can do for you and the ingredients for getting started.
Presenters
Jennifer Hobin, Ph.D., Senior Science Policy Analyst, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
Phil Clifford, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Education, Medical College of Wisconsin
3:45-5:00pm Sessions
A bright idea: science entrepreneurs
What do all the companies and organizations here at the career fair have in common? People who were entrepreneurial started them all. In this session entrepreneurial individuals share how they made an impact with their innovations and how you could too.
Panelists
Han Cao, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, BioNanomatrix
Mike Boyce-Jacino, Ph.D., President and CEO, BioNanomatrix
Suzanne Hyatt, Vice President Human Resources, Tech Capital Partners, Inc.
Sandra Miller , Director of the Kauffman Entrepreneur Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, Kauffman Foundation
Getting the word out: careers in media and communications
The relationship between technology and the information age is intertwined. Panelists with careers in medical/technical writing, and other communications areas will share how their advanced degrees provide the skills needed to navigate and be informed in an increasingly information rich world.
Rebecca Goldstein-Fazio, Ph.D., Medical Writer, StemScientific
Jennifer Henry, Ph.D., Publishing Manager, Academic Journals, Nature Publishing Group
Sarah Webb, Ph.D., Sarah Webb Editing
Knitting nifty networks: creating relationships and opportunity
It is no secret that the majority of jobs are acquired through a personal connection at some level and opportunity also favors those who seek it out. The panelists will share their experience and pointers on developing and maintaining your personal network.
Panelists
Ken Gelfand, Managing Director of Opus Scientific
Lisa Kozlowski, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs and Recruitment, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies at Thomas Jefferson Univeristy
Bob Tillman, Ph.D., Director of Faculty Professional Development, Columbia Univeristy Medical Center
Michael Zigmond, Ph.D., Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
Smart sleuthing: the job search
In a down marketplace you need to be up on your basic business skills and equipped with the best approaches to help you land a job. This workshop will get you prepped to get on the trail of a successful career.
Presenter
Lori Conlan, Ph.D., Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, OITE, National Institutes of Health
5:00-6:00pm Networking Reception
Saturday Symposium Schedule
10:00-11:00pm Keynote
Keynote: Contemporary issues in biomedical education
Roger Chalkley, Ph.D., D.Phil., M.A., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
11:30am-1:00pm Sessions
Getting to the other side of the bench: getting a faculty position in academia
Public, private, research, liberal arts: there are many options for those who are looking for a faculty position, but with the varying expectations of faculty at different institutions, what should you be doing now to increase your chances of landing a faculty position. Hear what the people who choose new faculty members have to say about who they are looking for and what you should know if you get the offer letter.
Panelists
Teresa Garrett, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Vassar College
Victor Torres, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, NYU Medical School
Carolyn Watters, Ph.D., Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dalhousie University
A match made in training: how to find a postdoctoral position
A postdoctoral position may be an easier position to get relative to other options, but it is perhaps one of the more important early career decisions you can make. The panel for this session will highlight postdoctoral positions in academia and industry and give you important information and advice that will help you find a postdoctoral position that is right for you.
Panelists
Lori Conlan, Ph.D., Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, OITE, National Institutes of Health
Leslie Pond, Ph.D., Director, NIBR Postdoctoral Program, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Joerg Schlatterer, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Linda Stevenson, Director, Sloan-Kettering Institute Administration, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
What the future holds: careers in teaching and education
Teachers are essential to engage students to foster a scientifically informed public and inspire the next generation of scientists, policy makers, and informed citizens. This panel will cover teaching careers from K-12 through junior college.
Panelists
Louise Hainline, Ph.D., Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, Brooklyn College of CUNY
Trace Jordan, Ph.D., Master Teacher and Associate Director, Foundations of Scientific Inquiry, Morse Academic Plan, NYU
Julie Mankiewic, Ph.D., Biology Teacher, The Bronx High School of Science
Sarah Salm, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Borough of Manhattan Community College
A plan that works: how to develop your career plan
A reprise of the Friday workshop, participants will leave with an understanding of what an Individual Development Plan is, what it can do for you and the ingredients for getting started.
1:00-2:00pm Lunch
2:00-3:30pm Sessions
I’m here, now what do I do?: making it to tenure
Hooray! You have made it to the other side of the bench and have earned the expectation to exercise a whole new set of responsibilities. Our panelists will offer you a glimpse of what to expect – and practices best avoided – as a young faculty member.
Panelists
Victoria Freedman, Ph.D. , Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Emmitt Jolly, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, Case Western Reserve University
Susan Logan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Urology and Pharmacology, New York Univeristy Medical School
Publish and flourish: careers in science publishing and writing
Panelists with careers in publishing and writing will share their stories and lay out what future chapters in the field may contain.
Panelists
Laurie Dempsey, Ph.D., Senior Editor, Nature Publishing Group
Stephanie Diment, Ph.D., Publisher, Life Sciences, Nature Publishing Group
Amy Maxmen, Ph.D., Science Writer, Journal of Experimental Medicine
Community chest: science oriented careers in non-profit and government
From philanthropies to government, explore careers looking for science-trained professionals to help guide the use of public and private resources.
Albert Hwa, Ph.D., Scientific Program Manager, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Derek Scholes, Ph.D., Government Relations Manager, American Heart Association
Nadim Shohdy, Ph.D., Research Analyst, Innovation Fund , The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
Perfect Pitch: Grantwriting and Fellowship Workshop
Getting your own funding is a prerequisite for many careers, but there are few opportunities to get expert advice on how to sell your project to funders. This workshop will help demystify the grantwriting process, and give you tips on how to improve your ability to successfully get your research funded.
Presenter
Beth Fischer, Ph.D., Director, Survival Skills and Ethics Program and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Michael Zigmond, Ph.D., Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
3:45-5:00pm Sessions
Working for your uncle: research careers in government
While similar to academic careers, research careers in government and private institutions are not identical twins. Panelists for this session will provide insights into careers in government labs.
Panelists
Morris Jones, Ph.D., Adjunct Investigator National Human Genome Research Institute; Senior Investigator, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Director, OITE, National Institutes of Health, Director, Research and Innovation, David Grant US Air Force Medical Center
Sharon Milgram, Ph.D., Adjunct Investigator National Human Genome Research Institute; Senior Investigator, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Director, OITE, National Institutes of Health
Jim Wyche, Ph.D., Director, Division of Human Resources Development, National Science Foundation
Tech support: bench opportunities for scientists
There are options for those wanting to stay close to a bench. This panel will explore some of those careers that support this mission.
Panelists
Marcus Jones, Ph.D.,Staff Scientist, J. Craig Venter Institute
Elias Coutavas, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, Rockefeller University
Cenk Sumen, Ph.D., Technology Consultant, Invitrogen, Life Technologies
Integrative Science
Trends in research have resulted in an increased interface between applied commercial research and development and the academic research community creating new models that blur the lines between basic academic research and applied commercial research and development. This panel will discuss these evolving models and the impact these will have on the nature of R&D in institutions and the R&D workforce.
Panelists
Roger Chalkley, Ph.D., D.Phil., M.A., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Mehmood Khan, M.D., F.A.C.E., Chief Scientific Officer, PepsiCo
Steven Projan, Ph.D., Global Head of Infectious Diseases, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Yacov Shamash, Ph.D., Vice President for Economic Development and Dean of the School of Engineering, SUNY at Stony Brook
Mike Shelly, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Neural Science, Co-Director, Applied Mathematics Laboratory, New York University
Managing your relationship with your mentor
Your relationship with your supervisor can sometimes be a difficult one. In this workshop, we’ll talk about ways that you can manage your relationship with your adviser, including proactive strategies to start, keep, or get your relationship on the right track, and methods for dealing with conflicts within the relationship. By thinking through their relationships with their own supervisors, grad students and postdocs will be better prepared to supervise students in their own labs. The workshop will (1) offer advice and facilitate discussion about ways to build successful relationships and strategies to deal with conflict, and (2) use case studies to discuss ways to work through tensions or dilemmas that might arise with an adviser.
Presenter
Briana Blaser, Ph.D. Project Director of Outreach Programs for Science Careers/AAAS
Swimming With Sharks: Job Interview and Negotiation Workshop
One of the most stressful times of a young scientists careers is the interview process, and many don’t realize that getting a job offer is not the end of their ordeal. Learning how to interview effectively and to negotiate strongly are skills that can be learned, and this workshop is the first step in taking control of these critical aspects of career development.
Presenter
Beth Fischer, Ph.D., Director, Survival Skills and Ethics Program and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Michael Zigmond, Ph.D., Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh