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Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Agenda

BioMed Career Fest 2026 Agenda

Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:00-7:30pm      17³Ô¹ÏÍø GSBS Alumni Reception at Elsewhere Too                                               
Friday, March 27, 2026
8:30-9:00amCheck-In
9:00-9:30amCareer Fest Primer
9:30-10:00amWelcome
10:00-10:50am

Career Panel - AI in the Life Sciences: Careers, Skills, and the Shifting Job Market

 How artificial intelligence is changing scientific roles, hiring priorities, and career strategy       

 

Panelists: 

  • Jason Mendoza, PhD - Head of Multiple Sclerosis and Immunology, US Medical, Biogen
  • Jeremy Nelson, PhD - Chief Innovation Officer, VelocityTX
  • Alex Perdue - Sr. Manager Clinical Development Trial Liaison, Clinical Development, Eli Lilly and Company
  • Madalyn Stancik, Sr. Associate - Clinical Development Trial Lead, Neuroscience, Eli Lilly and Company
  • Mario Vela, Assistant Vice-Provost of Career Engaged Learning, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø                            
10:50-11:00amBreak
11:00-11:50pmSession I: Career Exploration Sessions with Scientists                                    
11:50-12:00pmBreak
12:00-12:50pmLunch with Guests Scientists
12:50-1:00pmBreak
1:00-1:50pmSession II: Career Exploration Sessions with Scientists
1:50-2:00pmBreak
2:00-3:00pm

Concurrent Career and Professional Development Workshops

  • Alex Perdue and Madalyn Stancik, both from Eli Lilly and Company will be leading an Interview Skills workshop titled No Really, We Are Going to Practice an Interview. 
  • Dr. Derek Rodriguez, Sr. Clinical Research Scientist at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, will be leading a workshop titled How to Pitch Yourself to Recruiters. 
  • Immigration Attorney, Matthew Myers, will be available for international students and questions related to visas, employment, etc.  
3:00-4:30pmCareer and Internship Fair

 

 

Special Thank you to Our Visionary Partner:

Eli Lilly and Company - Wikipedia

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Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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