Ten Great Science Groups to Join on LinkedIn
For life science professionals around the globe, LinkedIn is commonly considered one of the best online spaces for networking. Whether you’re seeking new lab members, wanting to connect with other scientists in your field, or looking for help with your research or career, LinkedIn is an essential platform for connecting life science researchers.
One of the best ways to stay informed, access the latest knowledge and find out about potential collaborative projects is to join specialist groups on LinkedIn. From the latest on neurodegenerative disorders to advice on lab practices, from communities of PhD students to senior lab professionals, there are a wide variety of groups out there which can help connect you with relevant people in your field and discover opportunities specific to your career.
We’ve picked out ten great science groups which share valuable and helpful content for life scientists and are the perfect place to start your focused networking…
1. Neurodegenerative Disorders
With nearly 26,000 members to date, the Neurodegenerative Disorders group on LinkedIn is a popular online space for scientists to share their thoughts on the latest research developments into neurodegenerative disease. The group feed is a great place to look for shared articles, reports and informative videos on the latest in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research, as well as breakthroughs in other fields of neurodegeneration. The group is made up of members from around the world and recent posts include information about a dementia conference, details about a new report into Huntington’s disease, as well as the article below on Alzheimer’s disease, shared by Ksenia Kastanenka of Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Join this group on LinkedIn: Neurodegenerative Disorders
2. Laboratory Professionals
For those working in science labs every day, the Laboratory Professionals group is a useful place to find out about the latest trends in lab research. With nearly 88,000 members it is a large online community, making it a great place to connect with others and share experiences of life in the lab, as well as practical advice on day-to-day lab activities and methods. You’ll also find occasional job opportunities being shared by group members, as well as information about events and conferences specific to lab professionals.
- Join this group on LinkedIn: Laboratory Professionals
3. Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS)
For active neuroscience researchers, the LinkedIn group created by the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) is a useful online community to be a part of. With nearly 13,000 members, the group is packed with posts by neuroscientists promoting their research, sharing articles, and starting conversations about the latest developments in neuroscience. You’ll also find regular updates from the CNS themselves, with information about their latest events and annual conferences such as the one below.
- Request to join this group on LinkedIn: Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS)
4. Good Laboratory Practices Standards - GLPs
With nearly 9,000 members to date, the Good Laboratory Practices Standards - GLPs group is a popular online community space for those looking to ensure the quality and integrity of their test data. Group members regularly share advice on health and safety matters in the lab, as well as PDF guides to lab testing methods and best practices. An example of this is a recent post by Sarika Pawar of The Insight Partners, who shared information and a PDF download link to ‘A Clinician’s Guide to Laboratory-Developed Testing’.
- Request to join this group on LinkedIn: Good Laboratory Practices Standards - GLPs
5. Neuroscience Research, Discovery & Therapeutics
Another useful online space for neuroscientists is the Neuroscience Research, Discovery & Therapeutics group which currently has nearly 4,000 members. Created by LabRoots, they describe the group as ‘a place to discuss the scientific study of the brain and the nervous system… to post the most recent advances in neuroscience research, ground breaking news, images, videos, webinars, humor, questions & answers, and much more.’ Recent posts include an interesting article on proteomics in dementia research shared by Paige Brown Jarreau of NIH CARD, and a video interview with neurochemistry student Tomi Akingbade of the University of Cambridge, shared by Sarah Hoffman of LabRoots.
- Join this group on LinkedIn: Neuroscience Research, Discovery & Therapeutics
6. Life Sciences | Molecular Biology | Biotechnology
With more than 25,500 members, the Life Sciences | Molecular Biology | Biotechnology group is a busy community of professionals who use the platform to connect with peers, learn new techniques, and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field. Members will find links to virtual networking opportunities, articles on recent drug developments, occasional job opportunities, interviews with life science researchers, and polls where they can share their thoughts on a variety of topics.
- Request to join this group on LinkedIn: Life Sciences | Molecular Biology | Biotechnology
7. Women in STEM
If you’re a female scientist working in academia or industry at any level, you might be interested in joining the Women in STEM group on LinkedIn. It’s a busy one with more than 10,000 members making up a community in which to promote, support and encourage women and young people to study and pursue careers in STEM. Amongst the posts you’ll find interviews and information about female role models, scholarships and internship opportunities, as well as events, conferences, grants and awards for students and professionals. Recent posts include the article below, shared by Dr Susan McGinty of Aya Leaderships, whose new book celebrates the inspiring story of a diverse group of female scientists from around the world.
- Request to join this group on LinkedIn: Women in STEM
8. Professionals in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry
Another of the larger networking groups on LinkedIn was created for Professionals in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry and is very popular with over 220,000 members. With so many active members it’s a busy networking space which offers a place to connect with like-minded people within the same industry, participate in discussions, share useful resources and articles, and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in pharma and biotech.
- Request to join this group on LinkedIn: Professionals in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry
9. Life Science Talk
The Life Science Talk group on LinkedIn was created as a space for discussion and the sharing of articles and career opportunities for life science professionals. With a focus on Information Technology within pharma, biotech, healthcare, diagnostics, medical devices, clinical trials and more, it’s a popular group with more than 27,000 members. Recent posts include advice on leadership skills in science, tips on improving your life science CV, a video on the latest developments in AI, and the article below shared by Vicki Pearson of Schneider Electric on the value of digital technology in regulatory compliance.
- Join this group on LinkedIn: Life Science Talk
10. PhD in Life Sciences and STEM
If you’re currently pursuing a life science PhD and could benefit from connecting with others in the same position, we’d recommend taking a look at the PhD in Life Sciences and STEM group. The networking space has over 2,000 members and was created as a place for students and young professionals in STEM to share best practices and employment opportunities with other PhD candidates around the world.
- Request to join this group on LinkedIn: PhD in Life Sciences and STEM
Hey! What about….
Tell us about ones we’ve missed! Which LinkedIn groups are you active in? Which ones do you find most useful, and why? Tell us in the comments below, or share with us on Twitter @hello_bio – we’d love to discover some more great groups!
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