What's Up, Doc?
Welcome to "What's Up, Doc?" ! This informational interview series is designed to support the professional development needs and career exploration efforts of U-M Postdoctoral Fellows. Each episode features a former U-M Postdoctoral Fellow who will discuss their experience transitioning into their career of choice and share advice to help you navigate your own postdoctoral journey. Created by a U-M Postdoctoral Fellow, for Postdoctoral Fellows, in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Episodes
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Wilinski, CEO of Keryx, shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Dr. Wilinski discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from running a research lab to leading a biotech company, emphasizing the importance of leveraging academic skills in a business context. He also offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, encouraging them to pursue their passions and utilize available resources t...
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. Rita Avelar, a lead scientist at CircNova. Discover her inspiring journey from academia to the forefront of biotech innovation. Dr. Avelar shares her experiences transitioning from a postdoc at the University of Michigan to leading groundbreaking research in RNA therapeutics. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in the startup world, the importance of network...
Megan Griffin holds a BS in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Michigan State University and obtained her PhD in Developmental and Molecular Biology from the University of Cincinnati. She completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan in 2020 and later was an U-M Innovation Partnerships fellow from 2020 to 2022. Megan is now the Assistant Director of Licensing at U-M Innovation Partnerships. In her role, sh...
Emily Sherman holds a BS in Chemistry from Ithaca College and obtained her PhD in chemical biology in 2020 at the University of Michigan. She then completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan in 2021. Emily is an Account Executive for Takara, a life sciences regents company, where she started as Territory Manager. She manages a portfolio of clients across multiple states in the midwest, ensuring customer satisf...
In this first episode of "What's Up, Doc?", Dr. Kaylee Steen shares her insights on career exploration and professional growth for postdocs, highlighting pivotal programs supporting the personal and professional development of Postdoctoral Fellows at U-M. She opens up about her own journey from graduate school to her current leadership role, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal strengths and the value of skill devel...
The hosts of the "What's Up, Doc?" podcast, Maurinne Bonnet and Anne-Sophie...
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