From a PhD in stem cell biology to the creation of a medical writing agency, Dr Dan Sheridan has had a fascinating career path as a scientist. In this inspiring guest blog, he shares the story of his company Co-Labb, and why he recommends writing as a rewarding career option for life science researchers…
If you’re presenting a poster at a science conference this year, you’ll want to showcase your best work… and maybe even take home the ‘Best Poster’ prize! So what does it take to design, produce, and present an award-winning poster? We asked three previous prize-winners to share their top tips for success!
Who is your greatest role model in science? It’s a question we’ve asked many female scientists on our blog, and it’s always heart-warming when they name another woman as their greatest inspiration! We’ve put together this great collection of celebrated female researchers - as chosen by other women in STEM!
Congratulations to Víctor Álvaro Sánchez - the latest winner of our monthly Early Career Scientist Grant! Victor is a PhD student who will use his $500 grant to attend this year’s SENC Congress. Read more about Victor in this great new interview…
It’s time to meet our Lab Heroes Awards winner for 2024! Jacky Liang of the University of Ottawa was chosen by our judges as the overall winner, and in this great interview we learned more about his daily lab work, his thoughts on empowerment in STEM, and how he plans to spend his prize vouchers and grant!
Choosing the right postdoc position can be a pivotal step in your science career, so how can you identify which opportunity will be the best option for you? In this guest article, Dr Elodie Chabrol shares ten useful tips to help you pick the perfect postdoc role to set you up for long-term success in STEM!
A unique internship program for undergraduate students is seeking applications for its latest cohort. The VIBES program at Yale offers paid opportunities for students to carry out virtual work in cutting-edge biological science projects, and we spoke to one of the organising team to find out more!
What’s your favourite science-themed movie or TV show? Are you always gripped by ground-breaking medical dramas? Or maybe you’re inspired by big sci-fi blockbusters? We asked 10 life scientists to tell us about the science-themed films or shows they love to watch again and again!
Introducing Hugh Takemoto, the latest winner of our monthly Early Career Scientist Grant! Hugh is a PhD student working at the Institut de Neurobiologie de la Méditerranée (INMED) in Marseille, France, and will use his $500 grant to fund attendance at his first international conference! Find out more about Hugh & his research…
It’s time to meet another of our Lab Heroes Awards Highly Commended nominees for 2024! Rocío Gutiérrez Fuster is a PhD candidate at IIB-UNSAM-CONICET in Argentina who was nominated for her exceptional impact on both her lab and the wider research community. We spoke to Rocío to find out more about her career, her research & her advice for others!
