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Beyond the Bench: Transitioning into Non-Research Careers
May 22, 2020 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

We will have three UMMS alumni from diverse career paths as panelists. They will share their experiences and journey to their current position. The audience will be encouraged to ask the panelists questions about their careers and/or advice about seeking non-research careers.
Featuring:
- Justine Larson, (PhD, ’14), Associate Director, Disease and Product Training, Global Medical Affairs Oncology at Takeda Oncology
- Cara Weismann, (PhD, ’14), Director, Program of Excellence in MPS Diseases, Orphan Disease Center, Gene Therapy Program, University of Pennsylvania
The “Life After the PhD” Organizing Committee:
Graduate students:
Mennatallah Albarqi, Discussion leader coordinator
Peren Coskun, Discussion leader coordinator
Shuo Shan, Publicity coordinator
Michelle Mosqueda, Publicity coordinator
Sage Foley, Secretary
Sumeet Nayak, Event logistics coordinator
Silviana Lee, Event logistics coordinator
Betul Akgol Oksuz, Meeting coordinator
GSBS Center for Biomedical Career Development: Cynthia Fuhrmann
UMMS Alumni relations: Susan Ahearn
This event is hosted by the Graduate Student Body Committee in partnership with the GSBS Center for Biomedical Career Development and UMMS Alumni Relations.