Career & Professional Development
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Course Schedule
Monday, March 24 I 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
Fundamentals of Drug Quality and Regulations
Working in the pharmaceutical industry demands a comprehensive understanding of quality and regulatory processes. This introductory course explores the foundational principles of quality assurance and best practices in non-clinical drug development and manufacturing.
What You Will Learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify how regulatory agencies influence drug development processes.
- Explain how the drug development process ensures the creation of safe and effective products.
- Distinguish the roles of regulations, public standards, and internal quality processes.
- Select appropriate quality measures for specific laboratory processes.
- Analyze case studies for technical and regulatory challenges.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for laboratory scientists and supporting staff in the pharmaceutical industry who possess a basic understanding of chemistry.
Length of course: 120 minutes
Instructor: Dr. Michael Dong
Tuesday, March 25 I 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM PT
Writing Excellent Grant Proposals
This course covers the basic principles of crafting a research proposal and highlights common errors and misconceptions for those new to grant writing.
What You Will Learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Interpret advice on developing a competitive grant proposal.
- Identify resources for identifying available grant opportunities.
- Recognize common mistakes and pitfalls in proposal preparation and submission.
Who Should Attend
This course is primarily directed to graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and early career faculty who are relatively new to the grant-writing process. However, it may also be useful to others with limited prior experience submitting grant applications.
Length of course: 90 minutes
Facilitators: Dr. Allegra Liberman-Martin and Dr. William Aumiller
Wednesday, March 26 I 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM PT
Green Cards for Scientific Researchers
Attendees will be given a thorough understanding of their situation relative to U.S. immigration law and develop a plan to maintain their status and eventually obtain a green card. The course will include a broad overview of all relevant laws as well as a Q&A in which attendees may ask questions about their own specific circumstances.
What You Will Learn
Students will gain insights into:
- F-1 Student Status and Optional Practical Training (OPT).
- J-1 and H-1B visa statuses.
- Qualifications for EB-1A and NIW green cards.
- Techniques for improving the likelihood of success with self-petition green card applications.
- Strategies for maintaining immigration status during the green card process.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for foreign scientists in the U.S. who aim to maintain their legal status and plan for permanent residency through a green card.
Length of course: 90 minutes
Facilitator: Brian Getson
