Career Development Events

BPDA & BIDMC PDA: Multimodal High-Resolution Imaging for Nanoscale Investigation of Clinical Specimens and Molecular Biology

Molecular imaging with AFM and ExM has enabled discoveries in cellular structures and nanoscale imaging of pathological specimens.

Participants will learn how such technologies have enabled discoveries in cellular structures and will become familiar with the newest advances in physical tissue expansion methods with immediate applications in biomedicine, neuroscience, oncology, etc.

When: Thursday, September 7, 2023, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. EST
Where: Zoom and in-person: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Sherman Auditorium, East Campus, Feldberg Building, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Register using the link here.

BPDA & BIDMC PDA: Transitioning to a Career in a Governmental Agency

Are you a postdoctoral researcher with aspirations of working in a governmental agency? Join us for an insightful event where seasoned professionals will share their experiences and provide guidance on navigating this exciting career transition. Network with professionals and like-minded postdocs interested in a similar career path. Discover resources and support available to assist you in your transition.

When: Thursday, August 31, 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Where: Zoom and in-person: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Leventhal Conference Room (East Campus), 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Register using the link here.

BPDA: Strategies for Teaching and Diversity Statement

If you are considering applying for an assistant professorship or a teaching position, check out our upcoming event!!

When: Thursday May 25th, 4PM-5PM
Where: Virtual
Register here

New BWH Journal Club

Hi postdocs! A new, monthly BWH Journal Club series hosted by BWH PDA and BPDA will take place on the first Thursday of each month in Hale 8004. First event will be on Thursday, April 6 at 5pm!

For more info, email: aeicher1@bwh.harvard.edu

BPDA Alternative Career Series: Proposal Development Officer

Do you know what a Proposal Development Officer is? Want to find out?

Join us as we take an elaborate sneak-peek into how a Proposal Development Office helps finesse our grants before they are submitted. Learn the steps between internal submission of your grant and its final external submission. Dr. Sowmya Anand, Assistant Director of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Office of Proposal Development, will talk with us about her brilliant alternative career and share her tips and tricks on grant writing and submission.

Join us on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 3pm in TMEC 250, 260 Longwood Avenue. This event is organized by BWH PDA and BPDA and snacks will be provided to in-person attendees.

Register here: https://bit.ly/Mar2ndEvent

BPDA: Navigating the Path to a Career in Intellectual Property Law

Please join us on February 14th, 2023 at 12:15pm to discuss how to navigate the path to a career in intellectual property law!

Learn more about this alternate career option with Finnegan, a leading Intellectual Property Law Firm. This hybrid event is organized by BIDMC, BPDA, and HMPA.

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

Register here.

BPDA CareerSpeak Series #1: Postdoc to Faculty

Our first hybrid seminar in the BPDA CareerSpeak Series will be entitled "Postdoc to Faculty." It will take place August 23rd, 2022 from 5-6pm at Boston University. This seminar series will host a panel of successfully hired young PIs. They will share their experience with writing research grants and finding an institution that complemented their own research portfolio.

The first guest of this series is Dr. Yvon Woappi, who will share his personal and biomedical journey from being a graduate student, to winning a K99/R00, to landing a faculty position at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Refreshments will be provided to all the attendees. We are looking forward to meeting you all.

Research Career Perspectives at the Interface Between Academia and Industry - June 9th, 2022

Presented by the BPDA in partnership with industry science representatives across Boston & Cambridge.

About this event: Christian Tidona, the founder and managing director of the BioMed X Institute (https://bio.mx/) in Heidelberg, Germany, will talk about his journey as a scientist entrepreneur. In his talk, you will learn about the three success factors for innovation and what you should be looking for as a future innovator or entrepreneur. You will get first-hand advice on bridging the gap between academic biomedical research and successfully developing new therapies for the benefit of patients, as well as guidance on transitioning from academic research to building a pharma industry career or a startup company.

Thu, June 9, 2022
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Center For Life Science and Engineering at Boston University

This event will also be on Zoom: an invitation will be sent the day of the meeting by automatic email from Eventbrite

Register here.