Faculty at a State School
Former postdoctoral fellow alumnus AJ Baucum returns to campus to share his insight on his role as a primary faculty member at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).
Jan 21, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast
Curious about what biomedical science PhDs do for their career? In the "Beyond the Lab" podcast series, the Vanderbilt BRET Office of Career Development interviews biomedical science PhD and postdoctoral alumni about their career path.
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Episodes
Data Product Management
Join us as we interview Nora Sanchez, PhD, data product manager of Real World Data Operations with Data Projects and Strategy Foundation Medicine.
Jan 14, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Big Pharma
Larry Thompson, PhD, is a Senior Principal Scientist in BioTherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences with Pfizer. Alumnus now hiring manager and team lead, Dr. Thompson tells us more about his path, what he does each day, and how to ace an interview.
Jan 07, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Regulatory Affairs
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.
Dec 17, 2019•20 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Technology Transfer and Partnerships
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.
Dec 10, 2019•11 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Medical Science Liaison
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!
Dec 03, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Faculty with a Teaching Institution
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.
Nov 19, 2019•16 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Educational Consulting + Medical Science Liaison
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.
Nov 12, 2019•25 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Research Faculty
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.
Nov 05, 2019•10 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Freelance Science Communication
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.
Oct 29, 2019•17 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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.
Oct 22, 2019•17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Government Research Grants Administration
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.
Oct 15, 2019•18 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Technology Development
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.
Oct 08, 2019•11 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Consulting
Dr. Travis Smith, PhD, is the Associate Vice President in Health Care & Life Sciences at Proactive Worldwide. Dr. Smith talks with us today about his role, working with other PhD Vanderbilt alumni, and how his training prepared him for his current role.
Oct 01, 2019•23 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Management Consulting
Learn more about the role of a management consultant from Siwei He, PhD, alumnus of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Apr 12, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Industry R&D
Learn more about the role working in industry from Valerie Kramlinger, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Mar 31, 2019•22 min
University Grants Administration
Learn more about Dr. Rebecca Latimer's time at Woods Hole and now her current role at the University of Virginia in academic grant discovery and administration. Dr. Latimer is an alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Mar 05, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Facility Core Management
From Vanderbilt to Oak Ridge National Laboratory to now managing an academic core facility, Hayes McDonald talks about his path of learning and discovery, working with faculty, and enjoying your work. Dr. McDonald is an alumnus of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Feb 26, 2019•9 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Faculty, Liberal Arts University
Learn more about the faculty role of a private liberal arts university from Klarissa Jackson, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Feb 19, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Guidance and Regulatory Affairs
Learn more about the role of a Guidance Advisor in Regulatory Affairs from Sonja Brooks Fulmer, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Feb 12, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Medical Affairs
Learn more about the role of a Medical Science Liaison turned Medical Affairs leader from Erin Henry, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Feb 05, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Drug Discovery
Learn more about a role in Drug Discovery from Dario Gutierrez, PhD, alumnus of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Jan 29, 2019•11 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Data Science
Learn more about the field of Data Science from Janina Jeff, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Jan 22, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Dual-Career Academic Track
Join us as we hear from two alumni couples, Dr. Leslie Kwakye and Dr. Gunnar Kwakye at Oberlin College and Dr. Michelle Mazei-Robison and Dr. AJ Robison at Michigan State University, all couples currently in faculty roles at the same university.
Jan 15, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Faculty Roles at a Small Liberal Arts College
Hear from both Dr. Leslie Kwakye and Dr. Gunnar Kwakye about their roles as faculty at a small liberal arts college.
Jan 08, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Translational Research Administration
Dr. Colleen Lawrence is the Manager of Translational Research at the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. She is also a postdoctoral alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Dec 18, 2018•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Grants Management with Amy Moore, PhD
Learn more about the role of a Grants Administration from Amy Moore, PhD, postdoctoral alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Dec 14, 2018•18 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Life Science Consulting
In town for a PhD Career Connections seminar, Dr. Mallori Burse Upshaw, PhD, a life science consultant, sat with us to talk about her role and the transition from a PhD to a consultant.
Dec 04, 2018•15 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Defense, Intelligence, and Government Research
A double feature! Join us for two interviews with Dr. Efrain Garcia, PhD, from 2015 and 2018. This episode will share Dr. Garcia's insights into work/life balance, daily work activities, and advice for current graduate students and postdoctoral fellow.
Nov 27, 2018•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Medical Writing
Learn more about the role of a medical writer from Leah Potter, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.
Nov 20, 2018•12 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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