MIT PDA February 2024 Newsletter

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MIT PDA February General Meeting


Please join our general meeting to hear about updates from the PDA and the future events, and participate in the election of the new recording secretary officer.


Tuesday, February 27th, 12:00pm-1:00pm.

In person (E25-140) and on Zoom (https://mit.zoom.us/j/99196631871)



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Biotech/Pharma/Life Sciences for PhDs and Postdocs

Please register here<https://mit.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1474561>. Wed, Mar 6 · 5 PM-6:30 PM EST, Room 2-190

Attend this panel to learn more about career opportunities for PhDs and postdocs in the life sciences, biotech and pharma. Hear insights from alumni and industry professionals about career paths, roles in industry, and advice on leveraging your skills and conducting a job search in industry. Get your questions answered about transitioning to industry positions.

5:00-6:00 pm Panel Discussion

6:00-6:30 pm Networking

Panelist Bios: - Cynthia Barber: Senior Director, Portfolio and Program Management @ Vertex Pharmaceuticals Education/Training: PhD, Molecular Biology, MIT 2009; Postdoc, Brandeis University, 2013 Industry experience: medical writer, clinical scientist, portfolio and program management

-Tobias Kaiser: Director, Discovery Research @ Emugen Therapeutics (startup) Education/Training: PhD, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, MIT 2021; Postdoc, McGovern Institute, MIT, 2023 Industry experience: R&D, entrepreneurship, startups

- Eric Ma: Principal Data Scientist @ Moderna Education/Training: PhD, Biological Engineering, MIT 2017 Industry experience: biomedical data science, AI, biostatistics

- Katie Worringer: Director, Neuroscience Targets & Technologies @ Novartis Education/Training: PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UCSF 2007; Postdoc, Gladstone Institutes 2014 Industry experience: R&D, principal scientist, director

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Comedy Social: A Laughter-Filled Break from Bench Work and Data Crunching

Boston Postdoctoral Association (BPDA) is excited to announce an event designed to add a touch of humor and camaraderie to our postdoc community. We invite you to join us for the BPDA Comedy Social, a night filled with laughter, good company, and a break from the usual rigors of research. Please RSVP for your spot for this BPDA-sponsored social here.<https://bostonpostdocs.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6df7e810ea2511fef3ff64383&id=aefb9b91e1&e=88a18060e9> The registration deadline is February 25, 2024, 5 pm.


Stay tuned for the upcoming events and our long-awaited BPDA newsletter.


Regards,

BPDA

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The 28th European Career Fair

Ready to set your career in motion?
Sign up<https://mit.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58206525a3e6cda71346eef70&id=83114fc7dc&e=54ffbcb424> for the annual European Career Fair at MIT, the largest European career fair in North America! This event brings together a massive gathering of leading European companies and organizations eager to connect with you and to discover your potential. Whether you're a recent graduate seeking your first professional venture or a seasoned student looking to explore international career options, this fair is your gateway.

The 2024 European Career Fair will be held at the Johnson Race Track in the Z-center on March 2, 9am-4pm. All students, irrespective of University and degree program, are welcome! Sign up here<https://mit.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58206525a3e6cda71346eef70&id=0534189957&e=54ffbcb424> [https://euro-career.typeform.com/to/bvlpgxKV]. Companies pre-select students for interviews as early as December 1. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with them now!

Best regards,

The ECF2024 Team

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MIT Deshpande grants available

The MIT Deshpande Center awards grants annually to research teams that are looking to spin out within the next 1-5 years. The funding comes with mentoring and guidance on getting market-ready and starting a company.


Although the grants are formally awarded to Principal Investigators, the whole team benefits. Postdocs and advanced degree students are often the ones leading the startup company, and they find the mentoring especially helpful.


Can you please share the following information and the attached pdf with your members? Applications are due March 4.

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Do you want your technology to make an impact?



If you are looking to commercialize your research, and plan to launch a start-up company in the next few years, then the MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation may be a fit for you.



The Deshpande Center is offering two grant programs for 2024. Both are available to MIT researchers with Principal Investigator (PI) status.



DESHPANDE CENTER GRANT

First year: Up to $50,000

Renewal years: $50,000-$150,000

Pre-proposals due 6 pm, March 4, 2024

Grant cycles start September 1, 2024

Open to all technologies.



TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE ABILITY (TTIA) GRANT

First year: Up to $100,000

Renewal years: up to $150,000

Rolling deadline – Apply anytime.

Open to all technologies that would improve the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.



How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please visit our website<https://deshpande.mit.edu/grants/mit-deshpande-center-grants/> or contact us at deshpandecenter at mit.edu


Why work with the Deshpande Center?

Since 2002, we have supported 200+ research projects, with more than $20 million in grants. More than 50 of the projects have spun out into companies<https://deshpande.mit.edu/spinouts/> that have raised over $1.5 billion in capital. In addition to grants, our projects receive mentoring from our Catalysts<https://deshpande.mit.edu/mentors/> – mentors with significant domain and entrepreneurship expertise.

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 "Excellence + Curiosity" by MindHandHeart

Our next MIT<https://www.mit.edu/values/> <https://www.mit.edu/values/> Values<https://www.mit.edu/values/> event will focus on "Excellence + Curiosity" and is centered around the various journeys of women faculty in STEM at MIT.



On Thursday, March 7th from 4-5:30 pm, MindHandHeart welcomes professors Paula Hammond, Ann Graybiel and Sangeeta Bhatia for the “Women in STEM, MIT Values: Excellence + Curiosity panel event” where attendees will hear about their career journeys, challenges experienced along the way, and advice for those interested in pursuing careers in STEM.  Register here<https://forms.monday.com/forms/ebfc334078a788aaad79137cd1c6e522?r=use1>.


Date: March 7th, 2024

Time: 4-5:30 pm

Location: Bush Room, 10-105


Appetizers and refreshments will be available immediately after the panel discussion.


 We hope to see you there! Please reach out with any questions or accommodation requests at mindhandheart at mit.edu.


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The Slack channel. Connecting with Postdocs and the PDA

Please join the MIT postdoc channel to reach the PDA and connect with many other postdocs : https://mit-postdocs.slack.com/


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