In this episode of LabMates Beyond the Bench, Maddie interviews Lee Booty about his journey from academia to industry, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in drug discovery and commercialisation. Lee shares insights on bridging the gap between academic research and industry applications, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation.
Keywords: drug discovery, academia, industry, collaboration, innovation
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Gio shares his journey from academia to commercialisation and innovation specialist working in technology transfer. He talks about the skills he gained during his PhD and how they apply to his current work. He highlights the challenges faced in academia and the transition to a career in research commercialisation.
Keywords: academia, commercialisation, PhD skills, career transition, PhD to commercialisation
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In this conversation, Sankalita shares her inspiring journey from India to New Zealand, detailing her academic path and the challenges she faced in pursuing a PhD. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, the balance between research and personal life, and her aspirations to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the significance of resilience, adaptability, and the need for a supportive research community.
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Keywords: PhD journey, mentorship, research, academia, industry, immigrant experience, career development, New Zealand, biomedical science
After recently submitting her PhD thesis, Jess shares her career story from Bachelors to Honours to Master's to an applied PhD with the startup BioFab, while also working as their Chief Scientific Officer.
Jess shares her unique journey through academia, highlighting her transition from a master's program to an applied PhD that integrates industry collaboration. She discusses the importance of networking, the entrepreneurial mindset required for success in research, and the balance between academic and commercial goals. Jess reflects on the challenges faced during her PhD, the significance of community support, and her aspirations for the future, emphasising the evolving landscape of academia and the role of applied science.
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Keywords: PhD, applied science, industry collaboration, networking, entrepreneurial mindset, research, academic journey, community support, startup, fundamental science
Dr. Sheryl Tan's journey into venture capital is a testament to the power of adaptability and leveraging transferable skills. After completing her postdoc, she navigated the challenges of transitioning from neuroscience to venture capital, emphasising the importance of building networks and honing soft skills. Her story inspires scientists to embrace change and trust their instincts when exploring new career paths.
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Keywords: transferable skills, communication, story telling, investment, PhD careers
Keywords: neuroscience, long COVID, job market, personal branding, networking, mentorship, LinkedIn, career growth, AI in research, industry insights
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In this episode of LabMates Beyond the Bench, Maddie interviews Rebeka Fekete, a neuroscientist and translational strategy expert. They discuss Rebeka's journey from academia to industry, her experiences with long COVID research, and the challenges of navigating the job market. Rebeka shares insights on personal branding, the importance of networking, and how to leverage LinkedIn for career growth. The conversation highlights the need for mentorship and the value of creating opportunities in a competitive job landscape.
Keywords: science, research, venture capital, startups, academic career, commercialization, storytelling, PhD, medical school, entrepreneurship
In this episode of LabMates Beyond the Bench, Dr. Kathleen Lucere shares her journey from aspiring medical student to PhD in biochemistry and her eventual transition into the world of venture capital and startups. She discusses the importance of storytelling in science, the skills needed to navigate the startup landscape, and the myths surrounding leaving academia for industry. Kathleen emphasises the need for researchers to engage in commercialisation to drive global change and reflects on her identity as a scientist.
Keywords: Academia, Industry, Mindset, Sustainability, Scaling, PhD, Innovation, Marketability, Transition
The conversation explores the significant differences between academic and industry mindsets, particularly in the context of innovation, scalability, and marketability. Anu shares her experiences transitioning from academia to industry, highlighting the challenges of adapting to a more practical and profit-driven approach.
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In this episode of LabMates, we interview Dr. Thomas Grant, who shares his journey from academia to a role in commercialisation at Uni Services. He discusses the skills and mindset shifts required for success in the business world, the importance of networking during a PhD, and debunks common myths about commercialisation. Dr. Grant emphasises the value of research impact beyond academic publications and encourages PhD students to embrace opportunities outside their immediate academic focus.Key Takeaways"It's okay to leave at 5:30 PM.""Make some time for networking during your PhD.""Commercialisation is not a dirty word."Chapters00:00 The Podcasting Journey Begins01:54 From Academia to Commercialization04:28 Navigating the Startup Landscape07:03 The Shift in Mindset09:37 Building Relationships in Science and Business11:57 Reflections on the Lab Experience14:37 Job Searching and Career Transitions15:09 The Importance of Networking and Upskilling18:05 Balancing PhD Work with Networking20:20 Challenging Myths in Academia22:53 Commercialisation and Research Impact23:52 Building Community in Science Careers24:42 Promoting Research Collaboration and VisibilityFollow along and join the LabMates community - we are helping scientists build more impactful careers through collaboration, visibility and community
Today we are chatting with Emily about her career journey from doing a PhD in Chemistry at the Ferrier Institute and on to her role as Commercialisation Manager at Wellington Univentures, and the steps and lessons along the way.
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