Career Exploration & Development

Welcome to the GSBS page for career exploration and development. A graduate degree in biomedical science opens doors to a variety of career paths, each requiring some shared and some unique skills. There are numerous internal and external opportunities available to UTMB trainees for career exploration and skills development; we hope that the information provided here will help you to discover these activities. Your extracurricular career exploration should enhance your graduate or postdoctoral training and better prepare you for the job market - this page is a starting point to get you going!

**Please note that many events require advance registration in order to attend**

Navigating Science Policy Careers: Strategies & Insights

Navigating Careers in Science Policy: Strategies and Insights Panelists include: Lynn Marquis, Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research Elyse A. Hope, Science Philanthropy Alliance Tristan Fehr, Washington State Academy of Sciences Jamie Lahvic, National Institute on Aging, NIH Pablo Augusto de Souza Fonseca, University of Leon

Are you interested in learning more about careers in science policy?
On Wednesday, July 24th, 12-1pm CST, the Genetics Society of America will be hosting a virtual seminar on Navigating Science Policy Careers.

Attendees will learn about:
- The role of science policy in shaping research and societal outcomes
- Career pathways for biomedical researchers within government, nonprofits, and academia
- Essential skills for a successful science policy career
- Strategies for effective networking and professional development
- Transitioning from research to policy-oriented roles

Register at: Meeting Registration - Zoom