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Paving the Path for Careers in Biomedical Research and Related Fields

Paving the Path for Careers in Biomedical Research and Related Fields. What is SD BRIN?. SD BRIN Opportunities for Students. Biomedical-Related Careers. What is SD BRIN?. Supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health 2009 – 2014 $16 Million . SD BRIN Goals.

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Paving the Path for Careers in Biomedical Research and Related Fields

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  1. Paving the Path for Careers in Biomedical Research and Related Fields

  2. What is SD BRIN? SD BRIN Opportunities for Students Biomedical-Related Careers

  3. What is SD BRIN? Supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health 2009 – 2014 $16 Million

  4. SD BRIN Goals • Maintain the research capacity of South Dakota in the area of cell biology and the control of cell and microbial growth with special emphasis on proteomics, genomics, and genetics • Develop human resources for undergraduate and graduate programs in the biomedical sciences and bioinformatics by helping to instill a culture of research and provide a pipeline for students interested in biomedical research at SD’s predominantly undergraduate institutions and tribal colleges

  5. Opportunities for Students K - 12 • Local Activities • Lawrence Bros. Science Camp (7th – 9th grade) • Research Apprentice Program (10th – 12th grade)

  6. Biomedical science in the schools… Classroom Science Fair Projects Field Trips

  7. Lawrence Brothers Science Camp

  8. Research Apprentice Program

  9. Opportunities for Undergraduate Students • SD BRIN Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program • Attend and Present Research at Regional and National Meetings

  10. Careersin Biomedical-Related Sciences The choices are as varied as the skills of our students…. Career lists modified from: K. Eyster. 2007. Adv. Physiol. Educ. 31:323-328

  11. Healthcare Careers – The Obvious & Slightly Obscure • Doctor of Medicine • Doctor of Osteopathy • Combined MD/PhD • Optometrist • Orthoptician • Podiatrist • Dentist • Dental Hygienist • Dental Assistant • Orthodontist • Epidemiologist • Public Health Professional • Pharmacologist • Physician’s Assistant • Physical Therapist • Occupational Therapist • Medical Technologist • Cytotechnician • Genetics Counselor • Respiratory Technician • X-Ray Technician • Quality Control Specialist • Sperm Bank Technician • Phlebotomist • Athletic Trainer • In Vitro Fertilization Technician • Aquarist • Perfusionist • Radiation Therapy Technician • Zookeeper • Veterinarian • Veterinary Assistant • Surgical Technologist • Exercise Physiologist • Anesthesiology Asst. • Orthotics and Prosthetics Specialist • Audiologist • Medical Appliance Technician • Acupuncturist • Diagnostic Medical Sonography Specialist • Emergency Medical Science Specialist • Magnetic Resonance Technician • Environmental Science and Protection Technician • Biostatistician • Bioinformatician • Clinical Trials Coordinator • Naturopath • Chiropractor

  12. Healthcare Careers – The More Obscure Ones • Careers in Science Writing • Writer of Feature Articles in Scientific Journals • Writer of Science Articles for Newsmagazines • Textbook Writer • Textbook Editor • Writer for Local or Regional Newspaper • Writer of Technical Manuals

  13. Healthcare Careers – The More Obscure Ones • Other Careers in Science Media • Scientific/Medical Illustrator • Broadcast Journalist (i.e., dramas) • Television Show Host (for shows about nature, animals, or science) • Creative Writer (material with a biological/medical theme) • Copy Editor (for scientific/medical journals)

  14. Government Careers in Biology-Related Fields • Environmental Regulator (rivers, streams and fish, wildlife, and forest management) • Park Ranger or Park Interpreter • Lobbyist (science, technology, and science education) • Water Quality Control Specialist • Waste Management Technician • County Extension Agent • Science Policy Analyst • Science Policy Researcher • Administrator/Researcher for an international health group • Administrator/Researcher for a nonprofit public interest group • Food and Drug Administration Researcher (drug approval or food safety) • Manager of a Wildlife Refuge • Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

  15. Biology-Related Careers in Industry • Market Research • Regulatory Affairs • Quality Control • Sales and Marketing • Product Development and Testing • Aerospace • Scientific Consultation • Patent, Environment, or Medical Law • Financial Analysis • Bioinformatics • Biostatistics • Biological Entrepreneurship • Biofouling • Baking Industry • Public Relations

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