UGA Life Sciences Career Day, March 30

Hosted by the UGA Graduate School and Office of Research,
and sponsored in part by Merck.


Interested in learning more about non-academic careers in the Life Sciences?

Join us for UGA Life Sciences Career Day, a professional development conference for graduate students and post-doctoral associates in the life sciences and related fields. This program combines speakers, panels, small-group sessions and interactive workshops featuring professionals from industry, government and non-profit organizations.

March 30, 2023
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Education Annex, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Registration for Life Sciences Career Day is at capacity and now closed. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact gradassociatedean@uga.edu.

Registration: $25/Students & Postdocs; $35/UGA Faculty & Staff; $50/Non-UGA Participant

Keynote Speaker

Scott Nordstrom, DVM
Director of Development and Innovation, US Livestock
Merck Animal Health

Scott Nordstrom, DVMDr. Scott Nordstrom specializes in immunology, vaccine research and development, as well as post-approval pharmaceutical and vaccine studies in cattle. He also provides training in the areas of infectious diseases, vaccinology, immunology and diagnostics. Dr. Nordstrom played principal roles in bringing numerous products to the US and Global cattle industry including Banamine® Transdermal and the Vista® vaccine line. He was also responsible for bringing numerous intranasal vaccines to market in the cattle industry Including Nasalgen 3PMH.  After practicing dairy and equine medicine privately for ten years, he joined Merck Animal Health Cattle Technical Services in 2001.  He Served for 14 Years as the Director of Technical Services and is currently the Director of Development and Innovation, US Livestock, Merck Animal Health.

Full list of speakers


This event is designed to help graduate students and postdocs explore the diverse professional opportunities within the Life Sciences Sector. The program includes opportunities to listen, learn, gain practical tips and skills, and network with industry professionals.

Attendees will engage with professionals from a range of backgrounds and careers, such as pharmaceutical and animal health research, medical device product development, biotechnology, clinical affairs and medical science liaison, science communication, technology transfer and intellectual property management, regulatory affairs, consulting, and business development.

 
 
 

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