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