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The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our Alumni
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry graduate school alumni share stories from the job hunt, lessons learned along the way, and top tips for trainees about to hit the job market.
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The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniCareers After a PhD: From Toxicology to L’Oréal
Whitney Christian earned his PhD while raising two young children—and made career decisions shaped by both his scientific interests and his family’s needs.He…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniFinding Mentors, Career Fit, and Your Next Step
Graduate school rarely follows a straight path. How do you choose the right training environment, build meaningful mentoring relationships, and prepare for a…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniHow Two Scientists Built Careers in Teaching
Thinking about teaching after your PhD? Start here.University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry alumni Jennifer Newell-Caito, PhD, and Shoshana…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniPublic Health PhD Driving AI Innovation: An Unexpected Career Journey
Michael Chen, PhD came to the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry with all intentions of being a full time teacher. After earning his PhD in…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniFrom “Broken Postdoc” to Professor and RNA Researcher
John Lueck, PhD, associate professor of Pharmacology & Physiology, shares the winding path that led him from graduate school uncertainty and career setbacks to…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniWhat Can You Do with a PhD? Derek Crowe on Finding the Right Fit
What can you do with a PhD beyond academia?Derek Crowe, PhD, a graduate of our biomedical genetics program, shares how he transitioned into data science and…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniDesigning a Career That Fits: Clinical Care, Research & Teaching
In this episode of The Next Step Podcast, we sit down with Bo Hoon Lee, MD, child neurologist and associate director for the Child Neurology Residency program…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniWhen Your Career Path Doesn’t Go as Planned | A Nonlinear Journey in Science
In this episode of The Next Step, we sit down with Makaia Papasergi-Scott, PhD, assistant professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, as well as Pharmacology and…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniThe Power of 55 Words: Creative Writing, Reflection, and the Future of Rural Care
Colleen Fogarty, MD, MSc, chair of Family Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, joins us for a conversation that blends creativity…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniA Journey in Science Communication with Aimee Pugh Bernard, PhD
In this conversation, immunologist and science communicator Aimee Pugh Bernard '01M (PhD) reflects on her path from academic research to public engagement.She…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniInvesting in Yourself and Your Story
In the latest episode of The Next Step, Alejandro Vera '23M (MS) shares his journey from the Bay Area to Rochester, where he discovered his passion for health…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniWhy I Write: Reflections from a Pediatric Oncologist
Dr. David Korones has spent decades caring for children with brain tumors as a pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician at Golisano Children’s…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniFinding a Path in Data and Discovery with Qiuyi Wu
In this episode, we explore the journey of Qiuyi Wu '24M (PhD), a postdoctoral research fellow in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University.We…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniYou’re More Ready Than You Think: Maddie’s Journey to a Postdoc
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD candidate Madeline Jensen joins us on The Next Step to share her path from graduate school to a new postdoc position at…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniBurnout, Boundaries, and Being Human in Science and Medicine
In this special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore the emotional toll of high-pressure careers in science and medicine, and why…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniPlanning Your Career While Navigating Grad School
Jessie Hogestyn is 2020 graduate of our Neuroscience Graduate Program, now a senior scientist at Sanofi. She shares how she balanced the demands of…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniHealthy Habits, Strong Minds: Nutrition and Fitness for Grad Students
Grad school is a marathon, so how do you stay energized and perform at your best?In this episode of The Next Step Podcast, we dive into strategies for staying…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniTom O'Connor Talks Scientific Writing, Decompression, and Career Transitions
We're thrilled to have Tom O'Connor, PhD, SMD Genetics/Pharmacology and Physiology alum, join us for the latest episode of The Next Step podcast.Tom shares…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniDr. Catherine Lang: A Physical Therapist Turned Neuroscientist
The intersection of stroke rehabilitation & neuroscience research is transforming our understanding of the brain and recovery after a stroke. Catherine Lang…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniFrom Lab to Launch: Thriving at a Start-Up Post-Grad School
Savannah Moritzky, PhD is a 2022 graduate of our Translational Biomedical Science program, now working as a scientist at HDT Bio in Seattle. She joins The Next…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniInternational Perspectives: Pathways to Success
In celebration of International Education Week in November, we hosted a special conversation with two alumni who began their journeys at the University of…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniCreating Your Own Non-Traditional Career Path with Jeff Wyatt
In the latest episode of The Next Step, we sit down with Jeff Wyatt, the University of Rochester's Veterinarian and Professor of Comparative Medicine, to…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniHow Tara Vrooman Designed Her PhD to Achieve Her Career Goals
Our latest career discussion features Tara Vrooman Murante, who received her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology in July 2024. Tara is fresh into her new role…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniTop Neuroscientists Share Their Best Advice for Trainees
We’re excited to share a recent episode of NeURoscience Perspectives, the podcast produced by the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience. In this special…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniMid-Year Rewind: Top Career Tips from Our Alumni feat. myHub
Special episode alert! The myHub crew joins the podcast as we take a look back some of the top pieces of wisdom from our alumni guests so far this year, as…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniStefan Burde on Being Confident in Your Knowledge
Stefan joins us for our latest episode of The Next Step to talk about his career journey, how he transitioned from a technical role to strategic business…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniJamie Butler on Exploring the Unconventional
Jamie Butler, PhD is a 2002 graduate of our Biophysics graduate program and now works as the Vice President of Marketing at Hamamatsu, a leading company of…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniBrenda Santiago Narvaez on Becoming a College Professor and Inclusive Mentoring
We're thrilled to welcome Brenda Santiago Narvaez, PhD to our next career discussion on The Next Step! Hear about Brendaliz's journey from Puerto Rico to…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniNazish Jeffery Talks a Career in Science Policy
We're excited to welcome 2021 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology graduate Nazish Jeffery, PhD to the podcast! Nazish is currently a Bioeconomy Policy Manager…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniIan Krout on Finding the Right Postdoc Opportunity
Kicking off season two of The Next Step is 2022 Toxicology grad Ian Krout, PhD! Ian joins us to talk life as a postdoc at Emory University School of Medicine…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniKaisha Gonzalez on Being a Multidisciplinary Thinker
Kaisha Gonzalez, Ph.D., a 2012 graduate of our Microbiology and Immunology program, joins us to discuss the world of scientific affairs. What does a typical…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniDavid Simon on Making Unique Mistakes
David Simon, PhD joins us for this episode The Next Step podcast. He received his doctorate in 2007 from our Microbiology and Immunology program. He went on to…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniMonique Mendes on Being Unapologetically Yourself
Monique Mendes, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University and 2020 neuroscience program graduate joins us for the latest episode of The Next Step. She…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniCarissa Childs Goes From Toxicology PhD to IP Counsel
Carissa Childs, PhD, JD is an '05 alum of our Toxicology program. She currently works as senior IP counsel at Amgen, a biotechnology research company. She…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniCassandra Houser on Why You Need to Do Informational Interviews
Cassandra Houser, Ph.D., 2022 graduate of our Microbiology and Immunology program, joins us to chat the importance of informational interviews and how they…
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The UR Postdoc Association on Creating a Community for Postdocs
On this special episode of The Next Step, several members of the University of Rochester Postdoctoral Association join the podcast to discuss why each of them…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniYin-Yin Wang Shares Atypical Job Search Tips
Yin-Yin Wang, a 2015 alum of our microbiology and immunology graduate program, joins us to chat about her journey from grad student to now chief of staff at…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniLouben Dorval on Creating a LinkedIn Profile That Stands Out
Louben Dorval, Ph.D., a 2021 graduate of our Cellular Molecular and Pharmacology program, joins us to discuss how he built a LinkedIn profile that got…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniEric Schott on Starting a Biotech Company in Grad School
Eric Schott, Ph.D., a 2017 graduate of SMD's Cell Biology of Disease program, joins the podcast to discuss his experience starting a company while finishing up…
The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our AlumniE'Lissa Flores on Being Your Authentic Self
E'Lissa Flores, Ph.D., a 2018 graduate of SMD's Translational Biomedical Science program, talks about her career journey to working in the non-profit sector…