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Event Description
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.
iJOBS and Novus I-Corps Program: How to Become an Entrepreneur
Professional Development
Event Description
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
iJOBS and CES Workshop: Resume and Cover Letter Preparation Tips
Professional Development
Phone
7322352106Virtual Location
https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: JanetEvent Description
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.
iJOBS and CAPS Workshop: How to Have A Resilient Mindset in the Face of Uncertainty
Professional Development
Event Description
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
iJOBS Site Visit: Genmab
Professional Development
Event Description
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
iJOBS Seminar: How to become a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Professional Development
Virtual Location
https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: JanetEvent Description
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
iJOBS Workshop: BioRender 201 Advanced Design Features
By Janaina Cruz Pereira
Congratulations to the Aaron Shatkin Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Aaron Shatkin Scholarship Award winners who received their plaques at the symposium! The award recognizes outstanding current graduate students who have excelled in their research and coursework with $3000.