Beyond the Bench: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Research 

This is a half-day event intended to expose graduate and postdoctoral trainees to a more comprehensive view of the career pathways in translational research, as well as educate researchers about entrepreneurship in academia. Activities will include info sessions, a panel discussion regarding non-traditional career pathways, and a networking reception.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes to the reception, as industry guests and panel speakers will be ready to provide feedback to those who want to tailor their resumes to make an impression in biotech and entrepreneurial spaces.

Register Here 

Tuesday | September 10, 2024

Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building
Atkins Seminar Room

12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Registration and Badge Pickup

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Keynote address

“Is a Start-Up in Your Future?”

Anthony Japour, MD Chief Executive Officer and President, iTolerance Dr. Anthony Japour has over 30 years of experience as a physician and as a biotechnology and pharmaceutical executive. Dr. Japour began his career at Harvard Medical School as a molecular virologist and translational research investigator. In the mid-1990’s Dr. Japour moved into the biopharmaceutical industry at Abbott Laboratories where his contributions led to accelerated FDA approval for KALETRA® (lopinavir/ritonavir) indicated for adults and children with HIV-1 infection. Over the years, Dr. Japour has provided strategic planning, public health policy, education and research consultation for private, public and governmental organizations. He currently serves as CEO, President, and board director of iTolerance, a company pioneering regenerative medicine without immunosuppression.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

“Branding and Strategy for Industry Careers”

Presented by the MU GradEssentials team

Are you contemplating a move from academia to industry? This workshop will explore job search strategies and personal branding—learn how to showcase your transferable skills, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and tailor your resume with the right keywords to stand out in a competitive job market.

3:45 - 5:00 p.m.  

Career Pathways Panel

The Panel will discuss their career paths and provide perspective for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scholars who are exploring options beyond the traditional academic research career.

Panelists:

			Michael Dixon, Ph.D. President & CEO UNeMed Corporation University of Nebraska Medical Center
			Anthony Japour, M.D. Chief Executive Officer and President iTolerance
			Kim Lamb, Ph.D. Independent Consultant Former Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Operations Amathus Therapeutics, Inc.
			Jill Link, Pharm.D., J.D. Partner & Patent Attorney McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC
			Lisa Lorenzen, Ph.D. Independent Consultant Lorenzen Consulere, LLC

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 

Networking Reception & Resume Feedback

NextGen 1st Floor

• Bring your resume and get feedback from our panelists and biotech industry guests.
• There will also be the opportunity to have a professional headshot taken, for those who sign up via the registration form!