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This week is National Careers Week so we are sharing the story behind our founding directors choice to take up a career in scientific research. As researchers we can lose ourselves in the details of the research we conduct. It can be easy for us to forget that we are also ambassadors for science and role models for the next generation. By sharing our stories, we can provide an insight into our career choices and perhaps inspire others to consider a career in research too. Nikki’s Story At around the age of 14 I developed temporal lobe epilepsy. I don’t know the reason why and I doubt I ever will but with medication my seizures were controlled. Then at around the age of 17 the epilepsy suddenly got worse and was no longer controlled by medication. It meant that I dropped out of college for a year and instead spent my time in hospital. I was barely conscious for most of it, but I survived thanks to a team of medical professionals who worked it out. Something in my brain had changed. Something that meant that I no longer required the anti-epileptic medication and that it was now causing rather than managing the seizures. I have now been drug-free and seizure-free for over 25 years. This life event is the reason that I became a scientist – to conduct research that enhances our understanding of the human brain and body for the benefit of Society. What's your story? #ncw2024 #responsibleresearch #researchlife #ecr #lifesciences

Entering the life sciences field may seem overwhelming, but with a strategic approach, it transforms into a thrilling journey. By grasping industry shifts and employer demands, I've steered many towards rewarding careers. Tell me your ambitions, and together, we'll pave a way to success in life sciences. #LifeSciences #CareerGoals #IndustryInsights

Finishing my first week at Biocytogen has been an eye-opening experience! Here are my main takeaways: - Transitioning from academia to business has been a challenging yet rewarding journey. Working alongside accomplished scientists who have made similar transitions reminds me that change is part of growth. - The financial struggles faced by academics are real. As a first-generation scientist, I understand the burden of debt and limited financial stability. These struggles led me to difficult decisions at the start of my earning years. I had made peace with postponing major life milestones and taking a postdoc salary for the love of science! No one should have to decide between achieving financial goals and their love for their career. - The most important validation comes from within. Overcoming anxiety about others' opinions was a significant hurdle. Now, being genuinely happy in my new role reinforces that personal fulfillment is paramount. Wishing everyone a Happy Friday! ✨ #CareerTransition #NewBeginnings #PersonalGrowth

We are thrilled to announce that our mentor and volunteer applications are now live on our website! If you are interested in becoming a mentor or volunteer, please join us at our informational session on 10/1 to learn more about our programs and how to sign up for these opportunities. Please see the registration information below. #WorkforceDevelopment #MentorshipMatters #VolunteersInSTEM

Webinar Powered by Restream https://lnkd.in/efsudDUw Discover Life Science Careers! Welcome to “Discover Life Science Careers!”. This is the ultimate webinar for those serious about developing career opportunities in life Sciences. In this session, we’ll look at the ever-changing world of life science jobs, focusing on what you can do in a science background. Our webinar hopes to illuminate some of the possible career roads, clear up misconceptions about working in life sciences, and talk about all the diverse opportunities and challenges that exist. Our eminent commentators will offer targeted advice for graduates and professionals in the life science industry. Come with us. This is a full exploration of your driven futures in jobs. Don’t pass up this opportunity. Your accelerated tech career begins here!

My first hand experience transitioning from academia to industry was scary. During my PhD I was really unsure what I wanted to do, and I didn't have many (female) role models in any professions. Then, when I started applying to roles in "industry" I had so many rejections and was really unsure what to do. Reaching out and developing a network on LinkedIn really helped (however, a global pandemic did not!). I now help run these careers webinars so that anyone can attend and get a better understanding of the huge variety of roles available to young scientists, in and out of academia. I think hearing from others who have these roles is so important to humanize jobs and demystify certain industries. We have an amazing panel for both the industry and academic careers panel, and I can't wait to hear what they have to say! 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳 - 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗖𝗥𝘀 Hear from 5 industry professionals who have successfully made the move from academia to industry.  Speakers: Dr Claire Flanagan, Erika E. Perez, PhD, Elena Hoffer, PhD , Dharaniya Sakthivel, Ph.D. and Tara Little Register here: https://lnkd.in/enmHrTXZ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟴 - 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 4 up-and-coming academic leaders share their advice on how to excel in this hyper competitive space. Speakers: Cara Croft, Dr. Lukasz Chrobok, Philip Adeyemi Adeniyi and Kristi DeBoeuf Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGR-Jgr4 Event hosts: Myself and the wonderful Afrida Rahman-Enyart #AcademiatoIndustry #ProteintechEvents #PTGAcademiatoIndustry #PTGsucceedinacademia #earlycareerresearchers #careerdevelopment #biotechnology

Mark your calendars for our upcoming April social, coming up Friday, April 12th. ✨Theme : Spring Cleaning!! ✨ The focus will be on sharing strategies to enhance your professional online presence, refine your career development narrative, and more! ✨Register here: https://buff.ly/43MkSjQ See you there!! #blackinstem #blackwomeninstem #womeninstem #bioinformatics #computationalbiology #blackinstagram #BlackScientists #BlackWomeninTech

🙏🏾Thank you to everyone who has been following my YouTube journey over the past 8 weeks. Your support and engagement mean the world to me! 💡As I continue to grow and learn with each video, I want to hear from you. ⁉️What topics are you most interested in? What challenges are you facing in your biomedical science career? 🎙️ Join me on YouTube for this week’s video where I dive deeper into the world of biomedical science and career development. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPH7dREa 🌟 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more insights and inspiration! Engage with me:: ✅Comment below with your questions and suggestions. ✅Share your own experiences and let’s learn together. ✅Stay tuned for upcoming Q&A sessions and more exciting content. 🤝Together, let’s build our dream careers and explore new horizons. #CareerGoals #futureofwork #futureofeducation #futureofcareers #BiomedicalScientist #BiomedicalScience #YouTubeJourney #KnowledgeSharing #DreamCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #QandA