EPISODE · Feb 26, 2025 · 44 MIN
Tom O'Connor Talks Scientific Writing, Decompression, and Career Transitions
from The Next Step: Career and Grad School Advice from Our Alumni · host University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
We're thrilled to have Tom O'Connor, PhD, SMD Genetics/Pharmacology and Physiology alum, join us for the latest episode of The Next Step podcast.Tom shares insights on transitioning from graduate school to being a scientist at @rpcicreative . He also discusses his shift from muscle biology to cancer research, and how a passion for scientific writing shaped his career.Get insights on public speaking, networking, and the importance of taking time to reflect before diving into your next career phase.Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-o-connor-phd-2675a7a8/Roswell postdoc openings: https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/post-docRoswell research openings: https://roswellpark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ExternalCareers/jobs?jobFamilyGroup=1c580bbf58c401a3140852183f0fc54dThis podcast is brought to you by myHub. If you're interested in writing services, mentorship, events, fellowships and grants, research ethics, graduate student and postdoctoral groups, check out myHub, your resource for all things professional development: https://myhub.urmc.edu/.#phdlife #gradstudentlife #sciencecareers #phd
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We're thrilled to have Tom O'Connor, PhD, SMD Genetics/Pharmacology and Physiology alum, join us for the latest episode of The Next Step podcast.Tom shares insights on transitioning from graduate school to being a scientist at @rpcicreative . He also discusses his shift from muscle biology to cancer research, and how a passion for scientific writing shaped his career.Get insights on public speaking, networking, and the importance of taking time to reflect before diving into your next career phase.Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-o-connor-phd-2675a7a8/Roswell postdoc openings: https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/post-docRoswell research openings: https://roswellpark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ExternalCareers/jobs?jobFamilyGroup=1c580bbf58c401a3140852183f0fc54dThis podcast is brought to you by myHub. If you're interested in writing services, mentorship, events, fellowships and grants, research ethics, graduate student and postdoctoral groups, check out myHub, your resource for all things professional development: https://myhub.urmc.edu/.#phdlife #gradstudentlife #sciencecareers #phd
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