Perseverance and passion are essential ingredients for success but how do you demonstrate that you have them? Our last panel discussion featured Dr. Laurent Gatto (Associate Professor of Bioinformatics, UCLouvain), Dr. Stacy Malaker (Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Yale University), and Dr. Juan Antonio Vizcaino (Scientist and Team Leader, Proteomics, European Molecular Biology Laboratory), who shared insights into managing important career steps and building a successful career in science. Key takeaways included the importance of showcasing expertise beyond academic output, such as public code contributions and collaborative projects. Also, focus on honing technical skills relevant to your projects, and don't underestimate the value of teamwork and collaboration. Networking plays a crucial role, not only in promoting your work, through conferences, social media, or online platforms like GitHub; but it can also be fundamental for leveraging opportunities for professional growth. You can watch this and other webinars here ; you can also read Dr Laurent Gatto’s notes here.
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