In this session you’ll hear from an experienced professional on how publishing and peer reviewing research can help to advance your scientific career. You’ll hear some tips about getting involved in peer review, and advice on getting your research published in leading journals, and how this can help you. There will be plenty of time for questions, so if there’s anything you wanted to know about publishing, then this is the time to ask!

Adam Fraser
Executive Publisher, Elsevier

My career has been dedicated to helping those who suffer from diseases originating in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Initially as an Academic researcher in Brain-Gut interactions (Professor of Pharmacology LSU Med Sch, New Orleans LA), then as the head of GI Discovery Biology (J&J R&D, PA), and most recently as a GI & Metabolic Health Coach in Lifestyle Medicine. This “story book” style narrative from my own pharmaceutical career will highlight three short research vignettes to illustrate what to expect (Integrative Pharmacology; progressing a drug candidate from early discovery - eluxadoline) and the unexpected (exploring novel biology and platforms in Biotechnology, decision-making and industry-academic collaborations). If you are considering this as your career path, then these real-life insights may challenge your perspective and stimulate you to ask lots of questions!

Pamela Hornby, PhD, FASPET
Founder, Giv – Gastrointestinal Vitality LLC; Adjunct Professor, Drexel University College of Medicine; Formerly Senior Director R&D and Janssen Research Fellow at J&J

Wherever there is a receptor and a ligand, there is pharmacology. Nearly all of functional biology is governed by receptor-ligand interactions. It follows that pharmacological principles can be widely applied across the life sciences, even in unexpected places.  Biotechnology and regulatory sciences are areas not commonly associated with the science of pharmacology. Yet, opportunities for pharmacologists exist, well beyond conventional drug discovery, within the wide scope of these areas. This presentation will highlight unique opportunities for pharmacologists in biotechnology and regulatory sciences.

R. Kyle Palmer, PhD
CSO & COO, Opertech Bio; Adjunct Professor, Temple University School of Pharmacy

Marcus Delatte, PhD
Vice President, Regulatory Strategy, Allucent ;

Advanced Practice Providers (i.e., NPs & PAs) play an increasingly important role in healthcare delivery, including developing treatment plans and prescribing medications, often with minimal physician or pharmacist involvement. Basic & clinical pharmacology are essential to these professional programs’ success, as are the pharmacologists & pharmacists hired to be on their faculty. Teaching NP & PA students—and working with NP & PA faculty colleagues—has some distinctions from teaching and working in medical, pharmacy, and PhD programs. The goal of this presentation is to share insights that will strengthen your candidacy when applying as a pharmacologist or pharmacist to faculty positions at one of the 600 accredited NP & PA programs in the U.S.

Ashley Guillory, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch, John Sealy School of Medicine

Patrick Murphy, PhD, BSN, RN
Associate Professor, Seattle University College of Nursing

Recent debate on the national stage regarding how biomedical research is funded has illuminated an underappreciated reality—supporting the research enterprise requires skilled individuals who support, enable and empower the basic and translational research enterprise. In this talk, I'll discuss my career journey from research to policy and describe my current role in science leadership at an independent research institute. We'll explore how scientists can engage in advocacy, develop policy expertise, and pursue career opportunities.

David Cabrera, MS
Chief of Staff, Van Andel Institute

After spending many years as a researcher in academia, the transition to industry can be intimidating. For some, this time in academia has extended well beyond formal training. The speakers will be describing their own unique career journeys and how they navigated the switch from academia to a role in pharma, while emphasizing that there is no “one size fits all” approach. This talk will touch on leveraging transferable skills, demystifying common misconceptions, the power of networking, and available resources for those considering a career transition to industry.

Traci A. Czyzyk, PhD, MBA
Sr. Principal Scientist, Merck Research Laboratories

Vrushank Bhatt, PhD
Sr. Scientist, Bristol Myers Squibb Company