It’s the week of Thanksgiving. In the United States, this signifies a time of the year when many of us gather around a large meal with family and friends to not only celebrate, but also to reflect on things in our lives for which we are thankful. Even if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, this holiday can be a good reminder to stop and take a moment to be thankful. Studies have shown that cultivating gratitude is beneficial in numerous ways. Being grateful can help crowd out negative emotions, help foster a more positive mental attitude, and positivity has been shown to have huge physical and mental health benefits. Not only…
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FROM THE ARCHIVE – Industry vs. Academia: Which is Right for You?
This From the Archive post revisits a decision many individuals struggle with. Should I stay in academia or should I go into industry? According to a 2015 Nature survey, graduate students dream of academia but are keeping their career options open. According to Nature, “The survey also revealed uncertainty and ambivalence. More than 60% of respondents said that they are “likely” or “very likely” to pursue a job in industry (see ‘Industry appeal’). And 61% said that they are “likely” or “very likely” to pursue a research job with a government or foundation, which makes it clear that many graduate students are unclear about their futures.” Science Careers held a webinar…
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Career Options Series: Public Health
OITE’s new Career Options Series will give you a snapshot overview of different career paths. The goal of this blog series is to help you explore a variety of different options by connecting you to new resources. A large part of making a good career decision is done by gathering information about that field. We encourage you to follow up this online research by conducting informational interviews with individuals in each field. What is Public Health? “Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. Public health professionals analyze the effect on health…
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NIH Alumni: Where are they now? Biologist
Name: Juliane Lessard, PhD Job Title & Company: Biologist, FDA, Center for Devices and Radiological Health Location: White Oak, MD How long you’ve been in your current job: 1 year Postdoc Advisor, IC: Dr. Maria Morasso, NIAMS What do you do as a Biologist? I mostly review pre-market regulatory submissions for in vitro diagnostic tests, which are considered medical devices. My division gets many different types of pre-market submissions (e.g., PMA, 510k) depending on the type of device and the type of test. My supervisor will assign me a submission and I then begin the review process. I work with product specialists, other reviewers in the division, and management to…