Professional Development

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Join us to hear from Dan Gordin, PhD who will give a presentation that demystifies the regulatory aspects of the drug approval process at the FDA. We will also go through a case study of an experimental drug that needed a bridging strategy to be competitive with another compound and the changes in formulation that required. This seminar will give you invaluable first-hand insight to the pharmaceutical drug development pipeline.

 

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Join us on-campus for an introductory half-day training/workshop/networking event for university-based researchers & innovators at Rutgers, NJIT, Stevens, Rowan and Princeton to help scientists and researchers shift the mindset from the technology to the people who would benefit. Innovation-minded teams & individuals are welcome to attend including faculty, graduate students, post-docs, research staff, and undergrad students. Networking Lunch will be provided where you can meet with key leaders to get your questions answered about Intellectual Property, innovation & entrepreneurship, and possibly identify new team members to participate in an upcoming I-Corps regional program. Come learn about various ways to get started with innovation! 

June 12 from 10am-2pm

IN PERSON ONLY 185 South Orange Ave, Medical Science Building Room B619

Lunch will be served

 

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A solid resume and cover letter are an essential part of any job search. But how do you know if your resume will stand out to employers? What does a good resume look like? What should you put in your cover letter to tell your story? Attend this session to get tips from Rudrani Gangopadhyay, PhD the Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Student Career Pathways from Rutgers Career Exploration and Success.

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This is a very stressful time for many students and postdocs doing research in academia as well as individuals who are international in origin. Join Dana and Mei-ling, along with your peers, as we focus on addressing skills for recognizing and managing stress and emotions, and increasing resilience in the face of uncertainty.

May 22 from 12-1pm

IN PERSON ONLY

at 675 Hoes Lane West, RWJMS Research Tower Deans Conference Room 123, Piscataway

Lunch will be served

 

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Genmab is a biotechnology company specializing in the creation and development of differentiated antibody therapeutics to fight against cancer and other serious diseases. Genmab’s proprietary pipeline includes bispecific T-cell engagers, next generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. Come visit their location near Princeton where they are hiring postdocs and scientists to learn more about this growing company.

May 19 from 2-5pm

IN PERSON ONLY

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Objectives:

- Rayana Luna, PhD’s background and career path to an MSL

- What are the common aspects and differences between researcher and MSL roles 

- What an MSL does and how to transition from being a scientist to a science communicator

- What to expect when applying to MSL roles 

- What are the hiring managers are expecting from your application package and interview 

- 5 main tips to increase your branding, visibility and changes when making the academia-industry transition 

- demonstrate Rayana Luna’s program and learning platform for aspiring MSLs

 

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This workshop will focus on the essentials of entrepreneurship and intellectual property (IP) for graduate students interested in turning research innovations into viable commercial ventures. Hosted in partnership with the Technology Transfer Office, the session will cover critical aspects of IP protection,patenting, and licensing, while also exploring pathways to entrepreneurship and creation of start-ups. Students will learn about the opportunities and challenges of bringing their research to market, the steps involved in developing a startup, and the support available through Rutgers. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to transform their research ideas into entrepreneurial endeavors and how to strategically manage intellectual property in both academic and industry settings.

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On March 12 at 3 PM, the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies Research Café will feature two compelling research presentations by Ph.D. candidates Salvador Guzmán Villegas and Yunhee Shim. This event, part of the ongoing interdisciplinary series, will provide a platform for graduate students to share their research and engage in scholarly discussions.

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Many graduate students and postdoc struggle with how to be as efficient as possible while juggling lab work, writing manuscripts or thesis, meetings, courses and their personal lives. Wilson Ng, PhD is the Senior Program Coordinator for Graduate Student Services at Rutgers and will lead this in-person hands-on workshop that will give grad students and postdocs tips and tricks to maximize your potential which will help you now as well as in your future careerl. Topics covered will include.

• Challenges to productivity
• Procrastination
• Stress and anxiety
• Productivity strategies
• Time management

IN PERSON only

Lunch will be served

Event Description

Join us for a presentation by Daniel Gordin, PhD, retired pharmaceutical executive and current regulatory affairs consultant, as he discusses the development pathway of an investigational drug from the bench-top to FDA review, including key considerations during the FDA review process. Dr. Gordin will also present a case study on the Bridging Strategy, which addresses changes in the formulation of an experimental drug during its development.  This seminar will give you invaluable first-hand insight to the pharmaceutical drug development process.