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Jan
19
3:00 PM15:00

What is R?

  • BC Cancer Research Centre (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You asked, and we’re happy to present our most introductory R workshop yet. We’ll be going over the building blocks of R Programming and the language (syntax) in which R coding works. This workshop is for all who’ve been wanting to start learning R but don’t where to start, or have found that they want to better their basics of this programming language.

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Nov
17
10:00 AM10:00

Investment Banking for Life Sciences: Job Simulation - Part 2

Takeaways

  • Gain first-hand experience to conduct opportunity assessment for a new drug target, indication, product/technology, or company.

  • Utilize publicly available information to source data, generate insight on value proposition, and identify market potential and fit.

  • Understand the role of a healthcare consultant and see examples of client projects

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Nov
15
12:00 PM12:00

Investment Banking for Life Sciences: Job Simulation - Part 1

Takeaways

  • Gain first-hand experience to conduct opportunity assessment for a new drug target, indication, product/technology, or company.

  • Utilize publicly available information to source data, generate insight on value proposition, and identify market potential and fit.

  • Understand the role of a healthcare consultant and see examples of client projects

Register here.

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Jun
15
12:30 PM12:30

SciComm Workshop: How to Effectively Communicate Your Research to Laypeople

Interested in improving your ability to effectively communicate your research? Then be sure to join GrasPods Academic's upcoming workshop, "How to Effectively Communicate Your Research to Laypeople," lead by Kristina McBurney, PhD and Leanna Bedell, BSc, from STEMCELL Technologies. Join us to explore how improving your research and science communication skills can not only help with your career, but also to foster collaboration, broaden the reach of your research, and even make you a stronger candidate for funding.

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May
17
12:00 PM12:00

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

A virtual seminar on imposter syndrome and how to deal with stress in the world of a graduate student. The seminar is presented by a Graduate & Postdoctoral Wellbeing Support Coordinator and a counsellor who works with Faculty of Medicine graduate students. A great way to learn some new wellness skills and ask questions to professionals in the field!

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May
11
to May 12

Spring Career Symposium

  • BC Cancer Research Centre (Zoom) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies for their Spring Career Symposium! For the full schedule, see here.

DAY 1: BUILDING CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE (MAY 11TH)

Have you honed your value statement? Mastered small talk? Join in to expand your networking communication! See here for more information.

DAY 2: ROADMAP TO CAREERS (MAY 12TH)

Considering a career in life sciences, consulting, government, or public sector? Join the Roadmap to Career series! See here for more information.

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