“Enhancing My Expertise Through the Advanced Comprehensive Toxicology Course”
By Harshavardhan Lingegowda, Ph.D.
I recently had the opportunity to attend the five-day Advanced Comprehensive Toxicology course organized by the American College of Toxicology (ACT). This intensive course provided a deep dive into the principles of toxicology, the effects of xenobiotics on organ systems, and contemporary toxicological concepts, among other topics.
“Exploring Career Paths: My Journey from Research to Career Services at the University of Rochester”
By MaKenna Cealie, MS, PhD Candidate in Neuroscience
One of the reasons I chose to attend the University of Rochester for my PhD was the URBEST program. While I thought I wanted to become a PI when I started, I was still interested in exploring other career options.
“Unlocking Career Insights: The Power of Job Shadowing for Aspiring Toxicologists”
By Ryan Owens, MS, PhD Candidate in Toxicology
Most people tend to associate gaining outside experience solely with internships. However, as a full-time graduate student, committing to an internship limits you to one role, one company, and one perspective. Job shadowing offers more extensive exposure to the job, company, and workflow of the team.
"myHub Career Exploration Experience in Miami, Florida at the University of Miami School of Medicine & Miami Cancer Institute"
By Esteban Avendaño-Fernández’; PhD Candidate in Translational Biomedical Science
As an international PhD student, not all grants or awards cover my expenses for school-related or career advancement ventures. By actively participating in activities organized by student-led organizations at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (UR-SMD), I learned more about myHub and the opportunities it constantly creates for all graduate students at UR-SMD programs.
"My experience as a GRC intern"
By Linh Le,MS; PhD Candidate in the Neuroscience Program
My internship experience with the Genomics Research Center (GRC) directly stemmed from my research interest in the role of microglia in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Hence, it is only fair if I give a very brief introduction on the research field, before getting to why I chose this internship. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common age-related dementia, accounting for the progressive cognitive impairment and compromised life quality of millions of people worldwide.