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Career Journey from Academia to Industry (9/30/2026 SNAC Series)

Published: September 2026

Speaker: Patricia A. Escobar, Ph.D. Executive Director, Integrative Toxicology and Safety Assessment Group, Merck Co. & Inc., West Point, PA

About this event

The fall Science Based Non-Academic Careers (SNAC) series workshops, hosted by NCI, will be held from September 16 to November 4, 2026, Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Read about the 2026 speakers and their topics. These are virtual workshops are held via Webex. Registration information is below.

September 30, 2026

Each session features guest speakers from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, government, and other sectors, many of whom are former scientists who have successfully transitioned out of academia. They share their career journeys and offer practical guidance on securing a job, setting work expectations, and navigating business-oriented scientific cultures, helping participants understand how to position themselves while at NIH.

Career Journey from Academia to Industry

Register for this virtual workshop series via the following Webex registration link.

Register here

Contact

Contact Ravi Dhar at [email protected] for questions.