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Podcast: Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD
Episode: Adriana Bankston – From PhD to Science Policy
Description: Leaving the bench doesn’t necessarily mean leaving science and the scientific community altogether. A rich universe of activities exists that are closely related to academia, be it within universities or in external organizations or governing bodies. Having gone through grad school and lived research from within, you are well placed to fulfill roles that bridge these two universes, be it in administration, knowledge transfer, or the policy domain. This week, we’ll hear about how Adriana Bankston navigated her transition from a PhD in biochemistry, cell and developmental biology into a policy job in DC.
Adriana Bankston is a Prin...