04/28/2026
Bridging the gap between academia and industry at UCSD 💡
The "Academia to Industry" Panel and Networking event this past week, hosted by the UCSD Postdoctoral Association (PDA) and the Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) was a great success, with over 40 participants! It was an incredibly insightful session focused on the realities of navigating career transitions. From practical strategies for informational interviewing to nuanced advice on job searching, the panel provided invaluable perspective for those of us looking to translate our academic skills into the industry landscape.
A huge thank you to the speakers for sharing their time, experiences, and candid advice:
🔹 Bastian Ramms (Crinetics Pharmaceuticals)
🔹 Jared Tangney (Biolinq)
🔹 Maria Azzurra (Mercury Legacy)
🔹 Misagh Naderi (Glint Lab)
🔹 Maureen Crocker (Resmed)
🔹 Silvia Vicenzi (Biocytogen)
The networking session afterward was the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow researchers who are navigating similar career paths. Thank you to the PDA and GPSA teams for organizing such a high-impact event for the UCSD community.
Excited to take these lessons forward and continue building bridges between my current research and future industry goals!
