UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology PhD Careers Event

We are pleased to announce a range of speakers who come from a neuroscience background and with a wealth of knowledge from a variety of fields. They represent sectors such as communications, scientific writing, consultancy, clinical trials and more. They will speak about their career pathway to date, the ups and downs, and provide you with tips and guidance when planning your career. There will also be a chance to book a 10-minute one-to-one slot with the speakers where you can build a rapport and they can answer your personal questions. There are only four "meet the speaker" slots which are available on a first come, first serve basis.

This is a great opportunity to learn from Career experts and individuals who have been in your position. Don't forget - there will also be a chance to network with your peers and the speakers!

This event will be of particular interest for final year PhD students but it's never too early to plan your career - all PhD students are welcome.

If you are interested in attending, please sign up now!

The event will be livestreamed, subject to speaker consent.

Programme

• 10am: Professor Tammaryn Lashley (Department Graduate Tutor, ION): Introduction;
• 10:15am: Professor Fiona Ducotterd (Chief Scientific Officer at the ARUK UCL Drug Discovery Institute): A journey in making medicines from industry to academia;
• 10:35am Dr Aoife Kiely (Science Review Manager at the UK DRI): From bench to boardroom: learning to follow inspiration;
• 10:55am Dr Paride Antinucci (Senior Scientist at BenevolentAI): Transitioning from academia to industry – A personal account;
• 11:15am Coffee & tea break : “Meet the speaker” slots;
• 12pm: Dr Laura Phipps (consultant partner at fundraising consultancy More Partnership): Science and storytelling: a squiggly career;
• 12:20pm: Professor Jon Rohrer (Professor of Neurology at the Dementia Research Centre): Running observational and therapeutic trials at IoN;
• 12:40pm: Dr Elodie Chabrol (International & France director for Pint of Science): From the lab to freelancing;
• 1pm Lunch break : “Meet the speaker” slots;
• 2pm: Dr Arman Eshaghi (National Institute of Health and Care Research Advanced Fellow at UCL): Navigating the Path to Success: Insights from a Transcontinental AI and Neuroscience Career;
• 2:20pm: Dr Sophie Williams (Lead Data Scientist at Barts Life Sciences, Barts Health NHS Trust): A career pathway from PhD to Research Data Science
• 2:40pm: Dr Sophia Donaldson (Senior Careers Consultant and Research Programme Team lead, UCL Careers Service) : How can UCL Careers help you?;
• 3pm: Professor Helene Plun-Favreau (Deputy Director of EDI, ION): Harnessing the power of diversity at ION;
• 3:15pm Jo Barnes (Faculty Graduate Tutor, ION) : Closing remarks;
• 3.30pm Networking Connect with your peers.