Workshop: Career Speed-Networking Luncheon: Conversations with Experts

Workshop: Career Speed-Networking Luncheon: Conversations with Experts

Monday, April 6, 2020 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SD Marriott Marquis & Marina • San Diego Ballroom, Salon A

Sponsored by the ASIP Committee for Career Development and Diversity

Chair: Verónica Contreras-Shannon, PhD • St. Mary's University
Co-Chair: Morgan Preziosi, BS, BA • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Session Description: From Academia to Patent Law, at this speed-networking lunch event, you'll have the chance to discuss diverse career opportunities, what skills you need to be successful in these careers, how to get your foot in the door, and so much more!

  • Chair - Welcome and Introductions
  • TABLE 1 - Science Administration and Society Involvement
    William B. Coleman, PhD • American Society for Investigative Pathology
  • TABLE 2 - Molecular Diagnostics/Clinical Chemistry
    Gregory J. Tsongalis, PhD • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System
  • TABLE 3 - Government Positions
    Allison M. Brady, PhD, MPH • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • TABLE 4 - Technology/Entrepreneur/Start-Ups
    Alejandro Soto-Gutierrez, MD, PhD • University of Pittsburgh
    Bryan Brown, PhD • McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
  • TABLE 5 - Scientific Editing and Writing
    Chhavi Chauhan, PhD • American Society for Investigative Pathology
    Emily Essex • American Society for Investigative Pathology
  • TABLE 6 - Biotechnology
    Robinna Lorenz, MD, PhD • Genentech, Inc.
  • TABLE 7 - Academic (Research and Teaching) Path
    Diane Bielenberg, PhD • Boston Children's Hospital
  • TABLE 8 - Science, Technology, and Patent Law
    Kevin W. Buckley • Torrey Pines Law Group, PC
  • TABLE 9 - Scientific Consulting
    Cecelia C. Yates, PhD • University of Pittsburgh
  • TABLE 10 - Public Policy
    William A. Muller, MD, PhD • Northwestern University
  • TABLE 11 - Research & Government Positions
    William Stetler-Stevenson, MD, PhD • National Institutes of Health