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Nathalie Fuentes, a senior scientist at AstraZeneca, is shown completing two of her roles: on the left, she prepares regulatory paperwork for a new drug, while on the right, she documents information from stability testing a new drug.
The Secrets of Securing a Senior Scientist Role in an Industry
Nathalie Fuentes shared her experience of landing a unicorn position in a pharmaceutical company after a postdoctoral fellowship.
The Secrets of Securing a Senior Scientist Role in an Industry
The Secrets of Securing a Senior Scientist Role in an Industry

Nathalie Fuentes shared her experience of landing a unicorn position in a pharmaceutical company after a postdoctoral fellowship.

Nathalie Fuentes shared her experience of landing a unicorn position in a pharmaceutical company after a postdoctoral fellowship.

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Spotlighting the Science in Sci-Fi
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Carlo Quintanilla talks about the real science behind science fiction at popular culture conventions.
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Zymo Research Fights Back Against Qiagen’s Lawsuit, Asserts Antitrust Violations and Attempts to Stifle Innovation
Zymo Research Corp. | Nov 12, 2024 | 1 min read
Zymo Research believes that Qiagen’s lawsuit is part of a larger strategy to misuse litigation as a tool to stifle innovation and delay the adoption of groundbreaking technologies that benefit the scientific and medical communities.  
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Tips for Making Slide Decks for Scientific Presentations
Nathan Ni, PhD | Nov 11, 2024 | 4 min read
Almost every scientific presentation uses a slide deck, but little time is spent learning how to make or improve them. 
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analytica expands its international network to the USA
analytica | Nov 4, 2024 | 2 min read
analytica USA picks up on analytica's unique selling point by covering the entire spectrum of laboratories in industry and research, from laboratory planning to final equipment.
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A Microbial Ally to Bring Science to the Masses
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
By identifying Wolbachia in arthropods, science-enthusiast citizens can help researchers sample the bacteria’s hosts.
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Speaking Science on a Stopwatch
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Ivan Alcantara shared his advice about crafting a good elevator pitch and its usefulness in science.
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Creating Effective Scientific Posters
Nathan Ni, PhD | Oct 30, 2024 | 4 min read
Posters need to incorporate scientific communication and graphic design principles to reach their full potential.
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A Decade of Discovery: Publications on Nobel-Worthy Chemistry
ACS Publications | Oct 29, 2024 | 1 min read
Peer-reviewed ACS eBooks feature discoveries by the world’s leading scientists across all disciplines and applications. 
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eBooks: Key Tools for Scientific Advancement
The Scientist and ACS Publications | Oct 24, 2024 | 3 min read
Serving as a bridge between traditional textbooks and peer-reviewed journal articles, ebooks allow scientists to efficiently learn about new findings or fields.
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The Driving Factors Shaping the In Focus Series
The Scientist and ACS Publications | Oct 23, 2024 | 4 min read
Sara Tenney talks about how ACS creates digital primers to bridge the gap between undergraduate-level depth and scholarly articles. 
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Why Are Successful Scientists Leaving Academia Mid-Career? 
Iris Kulbatski, PhD | Oct 23, 2024 | 10+ min read
Three researchers who left academia share their tales of self discovery, course correction, and growth.
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EquipNet Announces Collaboration with Agilent to Offer Select Certified Pre-Owned Instruments
EquipNet | Oct 22, 2024 | 1 min read
This agreement will support the sale of select certified pre-owned instruments, providing a new level of value and assurance to EquipNet’s growing marketplace.
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Lonza Extends Collaboration with Major Pharmaceutical Partner for Integrated Commercial Supply of Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Lonza | Oct 22, 2024 | 2 min read
The extended agreement will expand the dedicated bioconjugation footprint for the customer through the construction of a new bioconjugation suite at Lonza’s Ibex® Biopark in Visp (CH).
Jotham Austin, the advanced electron microscopy core director at the University of Chicago, stands in the facility beside an EM instrument, helping a student who is sitting at the computer.
Career Chat: Choosing a Core Career Track
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Oct 17, 2024 | 5 min read
Jotham Austin opted for a director of a core facility position to combine his love for electron microscopy, teaching, and technique development.
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A Guide to Good Science Writing
Nathan Ni, PhD | Oct 16, 2024 | 3 min read
Scientific writing is often overlooked, but it is a skill as important as bench work. 
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Why Do Some People Enjoy Horror Movies?
Shelby Bradford, PhD and Priyom Bose, PhD | Oct 15, 2024 | 2 min read
The enjoyment of a good scare may have more to do with relief than terror.
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In Search of Microbes That Weave Colors into Moroccan Carpets
Laura Tran, PhD | Oct 7, 2024 | 5 min read
A scientist’s quest for microbes that produce purple pigments led her to the vibrant world of natural dyes, where biology and traditional artistry intertwine.
A researcher removes a tube rack from an ultra-low temperature freezer with frost build-up.
Holistic Freezer Sustainability Goes Beyond Energy Certification
The Scientist and Stirling Ultracold | Oct 2, 2024 | 3 min read
Product efficiency requirements help combat the environmental cost of ultra-low temperature freezers, but there is more to sustainability than standardized energy ratings.
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How Can Researchers Be Good Science Mentors?
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Oct 1, 2024 | 3 min read
Two scientists weigh in on what makes for a successful mentorship experience.  
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