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Registration for BRET Office of Career Development Workshop on Preparing for a Faculty Career and Job Search

This BRET Office of Career Development workshop is for postdocs and late-stage grad students in the biomedical and life sciences who are interested in research-intensive faculty careers. The full day event will feature presentations and panel discussions with current faculty. Participants may register for the entire workshop, or choose specific sessions to attend. (*Note: a fall 2026 PhD Career Stories seminar will focus on teaching-intensive careers)

The workshop will be Friday, August 14th from 9:00-4:00pm. This will be in person, meeting in Light Hall 202. Lunch will be provided.

Opening Plenary by Dr. Borden Lacy: Planning Your Independent Research Career

Lunchtime Plenary by James Dewar, PhD: Harnessing AI for Research, Education, and Professional Development

Panelists include:
  • Jessica Ancker, MPH, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Informatics
  • Gianni Castiglioni, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
  • Chance Meers, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
  • Krishna Mudumbi, PhD, Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Gregor Neuert, PhD, Associate Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Associate Professor of Pharmacology
  • Yi Ren, PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry
  • Cody Siciliano, PhD, Assistant Professor Pharmacology
  • Marija Zanic, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Professor of Biochemistry
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6.If you plan to attend the lunchtime session, please list any dietary restrictions here.