First Neuroscience, then Neural Networks: Jessica's Journey from Lab Research to Data Science | StemCast Episode 5 ft. Jessica Horvath

Are you worried about changing careers? In this fascinating episode of StemCast, we chat with Jessica Horvath, a former neuroscientist turned data scientist who currently works at IBM as a Watson X subject matter expert. Jessica takes us through her early days researching at Albert Einstein College and Rockefeller University, where she conducted brain surgery on mice and analyzed complex data. She shares why her passion for data analysis and coding led her to pivot from solitary lab research to a dynamic role in AI. Now, Jessica specializes in IBM's generative AI studio, exploring new applications for large language models and their potential impact on fields like biotech. Tune in to hear Jessica's advice on career flexibility and finding fulfillment in unexpected places. If you're interested in the intersection of neuroscience, data science, and AI, this episode is a must-listen!