Vanderbilt Beyond The Lab Podcast

Ever wanted to hear about the power of Informational Interviews? Listen to JT Brogan, PhD (Manager, Global Emerging Markets Regulatory Affairs CMC, Biogen) and hear his story about how important informational interviews were to his career trajectory.

Dr. Margaret Read, PhD, reminds us that we are always a scientist, regardless of what career path we pursue. Learn more about her particular role as the General Manger of Corporate Alliances, Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University.

Medical Science Liaison Dawn Stults, PhD, completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Vanderbilt. She then went on to work for the Sarah Cannon Research Institute as the Lung Cancer Program manager, where she gained extensive clinical research experience. Her first MSL role was at Clovis Oncology. She now works as a Medical Science Liaison for Genentech. Learn more about Dr. Stults, her path, and what she does all day! 

Dr. Lori McGrew knew while in grad student that she really enjoyed teaching. But what did that look like long-term? Join us as we chat with Dr. McGrew and her hop across the street to Belmont University, where she is a tenured professor of Biology. 

Dr. Melody Davis spent much of her career as a Medical Science Liaison, now an educational consultant. Dr. Davis tells us about all the paths we can pursue with an interest in MSL roles plus how to better equip yourself now for that path.

Dr. Kris Burkewitz, PhD, is currently on the tenure-track here at Vanderbilt University. How has the academic search gone for him? What are the difficulties to expect when beginning a lab? We will hear alumnus Dr. Burkewitz answer those questions and more.

Alumna Abby Olena, PhD, is a freelance science writer. Dr. Olena sits down with us to talk about her AAAS Mass Media Fellowship, her remote internship with The Scientist, her thoughts on social media and Twitter, and how to get started in freelance writing. 

Dr. Steven Damo, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Life and Physical Sciences at Fisk University, a historically black university in Nashville, TN. Dr. Damo tells us about his path since his time as a Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellow and how his faculty role has him wearing many hats.

Dr. Jami Scheib, PhD, is a Science Officer with the company Ripple Effect, supporting the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) with USAMRMC. Learn more about her movement into this unique role in Grants, Government, and Research Administration.

What does technology development look like post-PhD? During our time with Dr. Lindsay Marjoram, we hear about her career that started as a grant writer who now gets to dream up the expansion of her company's pipeline.

Dr. Travis Smith, PhD, is the Associate Vice President in Health Care & Life Sciences at Proactive Worldwide. Dr. Smith talks with us today about his role, working with other PhD Vanderbilt alumni, and how his training prepared him for his current role. 

Learn more about the role of a management consultant from Siwei He, PhD, alumnus of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program. 

Learn more about the role working in industry from Valerie Kramlinger, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program. 

Learn more about Dr. Rebecca Latimer's time at Woods Hole and now her current role at the University of Virginia in academic grant discovery and administration. Dr. Latimer is an alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program. 

From Vanderbilt to Oak Ridge National Laboratory to now managing an academic core facility, Hayes McDonald talks about his path of learning and discovery, working with faculty, and enjoying your work. Dr. McDonald is an alumnus of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program. 

Learn more about the faculty role of a private liberal arts university from Klarissa Jackson, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program. 

Learn more about the role of a Guidance Advisor in Regulatory Affairs from Sonja Brooks Fulmer, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program. 

Learn more about the role of a Medical Science Liaison turned Medical Affairs leader from Erin Henry, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program. 

Learn more about a role in Drug Discovery from Dario Gutierrez, PhD, alumnus of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program. 

Learn more about the field of Data Science from Janina Jeff, PhD, alumna of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Biomedical Research Education and Training Program.