Event

Beyond Academia: Career Panel in Biomedical & Health Sciences

Name: Beyond Academia: Career Panel in Biomedical & Health Sciences
Start: 2026-10-08T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-09T04:00:00+00:00
Location: FinTech Innovation Hub, IPH Lounge - first floor

Thursday, October 8, 2026 United States

When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:30 am – Fri, Oct 9, 4:00 am (UTC)
Where: FinTech Innovation Hub, IPH Lounge - first floor, United States
Type: Event
Organizer: University of Delaware events

About this event

Join GO-HBNS and UD Scientistas for an interactive professional development event designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows explore diverse career opportunities beyond traditional academic pathways.

📅 Date & Time

Date: Thursday, October 8th

Time: 5:30 - 8pm (Doors open at 5pm)

Location: Innovative Precision Health Lounge - Fintech

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30th

🎤 Career Panel

Biotechnology Entrepreneurship – Ankeet Dixit, MHA (Cerm Inc. & Innovation Precision Health)

Medical Writing & Scientific Communications – Dr. Liz Pekas (Real Chemistry)

Health Promotion & Corporate Wellness – Sophia Kayatta, M.S., CHES, NBC-HWC (Cardiokinetics)

Research & Development – Dr. Mary Webb, Ph.D. (PepsiCo)

Pharmaceutical Quality & Compliance – John Bahnsen, M.S. (Sarepta Therapeutics)

💬 Networking Reception

Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with speakers and other industry professionals across the biomedical and health sciences workforce.

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