Cardiovascular Research
Steve is currently the Senior Associate Dean for Research at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University as well as the Dean of Cardiovascular Research. Steve explains to us what kind of research his department is doing and why a joint
effort in the medical field could bring a major breakthrough to cardiovascular health.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Chemistry (Bachelor), Physiology (Doctorate)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Chemist
Stacie is the Principal Chemist and Group Leader of Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Chemistry at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor)
City: Lancaster
State: Pennsylvania
City: Lancaster
State: Pennsylvania
Chief Medical Officer
Donna is the Chief Medical Officer for Mesoblast LTD. Her organization develops "biotherapeutics based on its proprietary cell-based technologies." Donna's role is to oversee 14 of those clinical studies. Her advice to students is
to not just have a solid foundation of education, but to have a curious mind for the unknown.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Clinical Research (Masters)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Coal Director
Jacob is the Director of the River Hill Coal Company, a family-owned and operated coal mining company in Pittsburgh, PA. Asides from the standard jobs working in mining and production, Jacob tells us there is a huge demand right now for employees on
the environmental side of the business.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor)
City: Pittsburgh
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
State: Pennsylvania
Dental Hygienist
Jessica is a Dental Hygienist with Park 56 Dental. Aside from her standard responsibilities as a hygienist (patient care, teeth cleaning, etc.), Jessica also teaches dentists and hygienists in training how to incorporate other healthcare providers
into their services.Jessica is a 2015 graduate of Hostos Community College.
Major:
Dental Hygiene (Associate), Biology (Bachelor)
City: Hawthorne
State: New York
City: Hawthorne
State: New York
Dentist
Larry is a general dentist and practice owner located in Allentown, PA. Larry walks us through a busy day for him, from routine cleanings and exams to complicated surgeries. He also explains how he handles the added complexity of being a business
owner as well.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Dental Medicine (Doctorate)
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
Dentist
Mary is a dentist and co-owner of Dynamic Dentistry of the Shoals, a family dental practice located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. With undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry, Mary is equipped to handle the dentistry essentials, from pullings and
fillings to dentures and the dreaded root canals. Find out how to prepare yourself for both dentistry and business ownership!
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Chemistry (Bachelor), Dental Medicine (Doctorate)
City: Muscle Shoals
State: Alabama
City: Muscle Shoals
State: Alabama
Dermatologist
Dr. Terrence Keaney is a board-certified dermatologist with specialized training in cutaneous laser and dermatologic surgery. Dr. Keaney graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine at the top of his class as a member of the Alpha Omega
Alpha national medical honor society. His dermatology training was comprehensive and included residency at the University of Miami (FL), a clinical research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and a fellowship in laser
surgery at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Biological Sciences (Bachelor), Doctor of Medicine
City: Washington DC
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington DC
State: District of Columbia
Endodontist
Jay is an endodontist with Endodontics Limited, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA. Dealing specifically with the pulp and nerve of the tooth, Jay consults and operates to relieve discomfort and clear infections of the mouth. When asked what he loves most
about his career the answer was immediate: he loves helping people.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Dentistry (Doctorate)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Environmental Entrepreneur
Buck is an entrepreneur and inventor with a background in environmental engineering. His fifth, and most recent, endeavor is a patented system to remove hydrogen sulfide from natural gas. If the final stages of testing are as successful as previous
rounds, Buck's work could transform the gas and oil industry.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Environmental Engineering (Doctorate)
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
Epidemiologist
Taryn is a Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Epidemiologist for the Indiana State Department of Health. Based out of Indianapolis, Taryn's main responsibility is to examine diseases at a population level in order to treat and prevent future
outbreaks. Working with zoonotic diseases (from close contact with animals) and vector-borne (from flea and tick bites), Taryn analyzes data from health labs to track down cases of her assigned diseases in the state. After investigating the
individual case, she will decide whether or not this is a contained case or the start of an outbreak that will require county or state level support.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Epidemiology (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Eye Surgeon
Son is an Oculoplastic Surgeon at the Veterans Administration in Orlando, FL. His main responsibility is diagnosing and treating eye diseases in his patients, all veterans of the US military. Son also has a subspecialty of oculoplastic surgery, both
cosmetic operations and reconstructions due to cancer. Son walks us through a typical diagnosis as well as a cataract surgery that requires all four of the surgeon's limbs to be working in unison!
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Medicine (Doctorate)
City: Orlando
State: Florida
City: Orlando
State: Florida
Genetic Counselor
Naomi is a Genetic Counselor at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Based out of Boston, MA, Naomi's career is at the intersection of genetics and therapy; talking to her patients about their risk and treatment options for genetic
conditions. Counseling can start as early as pre-natal, offering expectant parents the options to test their pregnancy for Down Syndrome and any other genetic condition that may run in their family.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Genetic Counseling (Masters)
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Librarian
Susan has served as a Science Reference Librarian at Salisbury University for several years. She initially wanted to go into the field of marine biology; however, she found that she enjoyed research and problem solving itself during an internship.
According to Susan, any 'librarian' is currently in high demand. An individual can graduate with any degree and still chose to become a librarian, a path that is 'easy and enjoyable.' Susan states that librarianship requires
multitasking and critical thinking, but is also very rewarding.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Library Sciences (Masters)
City: Salisbury
State: Maryland
City: Salisbury
State: Maryland
Medical Consultant
Ira is a medical device specialist for physicians and pharmacists as well as a consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. Logging over 200,000 miles of travel per year, Ira is always on the move giving international regulatory advice as well as
designing clinical research to bring new products to the market.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Philosophy (Bachelor)
City: Chicago
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
State: Illinois
Medical Safety
Christen is the Head of Medical Safety for Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Care. Her main objective is to make sure that every product her company develops is safe for the consumer to use. Christen's team is heavily involved during the development of
new products as well as the frontline to answering consumer questions as they come in for existing products.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Nursing (Graduate), Health Product Risk Management (Masters), Public Health (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Naturalist and Educator
Serenella is a Naturalist and the School Programs Manager for the Audubon Naturalist Society. Based out of Chevy Chase, MD, Serenalla and her team are responsible for creating and executing educational programs for Washington DC-area schools. Whether
visiting schools or hosting children at the Audubon Society's campus, Serenella strives to impart both her immense knowledge and her radiating passion for the natural world.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Atmospheric Science (Masters), Mycology (Graduate)
City: Chevy Chase
State: Maryland
City: Chevy Chase
State: Maryland
Neuroscientist
Eric is a neuroscientist and the Associate Director of Biogen, a pharmaceutical company in Boston that "discovers, develops and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological disorders and diseases."
Eric walks us through the process of the testing and valuation of new products before they can be brought to market.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Neuroscience (Doctorate)
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Nonprofit Coordinator
Liz is the Greenway Coordinator for the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. She works tirelessly with five of the surrounding local governments to coordinate the development and maintenance of greenway pedestrian trails across the region. With an
extensive trail network constructed by both local volunteers and professional construction crews, Liz oversees the initial trail mapping, legal work and grant writing, fundraising, and ultimately construction. Find out how to land a job as an
environmental coordinator and also how a degree in forestry could come in handy down the road!
Major:
English (Bachelor), Biology (Bachelor), Forestry (Masters)
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Son Ho '05 shares his insight in to what it takes to be a successful physician. Although he ultimately graduated with a biology degree, Dr. Ho's path to medicine took him through several different turns that helped him become a doctor
at the Orlando VA Medical Center.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor)
City: Winter Park
State: Florida
City: Winter Park
State: Florida
Orthopedic Specialist
Sean is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and full-time Clinical Faculty member at the University of Southern California. He both teaches as well as sees patients at the university. He sees himself as a muscoskeletal detective and
believes that one should challenge themselves to put in the work and the desire to be in the top 10% of their chosen profession. Sean feels blessed to have the opportunity to do what he does everyday!
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Exercise Science (Bachelor), Physical Therapy (Doctorate)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Park Manager
Jed is the Assistant Manager of Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross, GA. Whether assisting with the park opening and operations or creating lesson plans for visiting school groups, Jed's schedule is jam-packed and always changing. Love the
outdoors and sciences? Maybe a career in Parks and Recreation is for you!
Major:
Biology (Bachelor)
City: Waycross
State: Georgia
City: Waycross
State: Georgia
Pharmaceutical Demonstrator
Karen is the U.S. practice lead of value demonstration for one of the largest pharmaceutical consulting companies. Karen handles incoming requests for proposals, business development, and for creating and delivering new products!
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Geography (Bachelor)
City: Newark
State: Delaware
City: Newark
State: Delaware
Pharmaceutical Testing
Chrissy is the Manager of Pharmaceutical Product Testing as well as the Sustainability Officer at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories. Chrissy's main role is to oversee the laboratory responsible for testing major pharmaceutical products to make
sure they are safe, effective, and follow FDA guidelines.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor)
City: Lancaster
State: Pennsylvania
City: Lancaster
State: Pennsylvania
Pharmacy CEO
Sabri is the President and CEO of Pharmacy of America, a retail pharmacy operation with seven locations in the Philadelphia region. With an education from Temple University and experience at Rite Aid (where he promoted from intern to regional vice
president in just nine years), Sabri set a goal to open seven pharmacies within a seven mile radius in a seven year timeframe. This seemingly improbable goal quickly became a reality as Sabri now employs hundreds of people in his beloved city of
Philadelphia.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Pharmacy (Doctorate)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Physician
Roger is a Physician with Kaiser Permanente in Long Beach, California. Working from 9-5 each day, Roger will see patients both young and old, handling everything from routine check-ups to more serious diagnosis's of lung and heart conditions.
Roger describes his role as that of a director, coordinating with all of his patients's specialists to ensure everyone receives the best care possible.
Major:
Chemistry (Bachelor), Biology (Bachelor), Medicine (Doctorate)
City: Long Beach
State: California
City: Long Beach
State: California
Physician Assistant
Natalie is a Lead Physician Assistant with Hennepin Healthcare, a family medicine practice in Golden Valley, MN. As a Physician Assistant, Natalie sees dozens of patients per day, from newborn to seniors, for treatments ranging from basic checkups to
planned biopsies. As a Lead PA, Natalie also oversees and coordinates the training of roughly 30 other Nurses and PA's in the health network.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Physician Assistant Studies (Masters)
City: Golden Valley
State: Minnesota
City: Golden Valley
State: Minnesota
Podiatrist
Martin is a doctor of podiatric medicine at Yale University in New Haven, CT. He sees upwards of thirty patients a day, working on issues from the basic worts and corns to skin lesion biopsies and surgery.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Medicine (Doctorate)
City: New Haven
State: Connecticut
City: New Haven
State: Connecticut
Podiatrist
Chris is a Podiatrist and the Founder of Brandywine Podiatry in Wilmington, DE. Whether treating ailments to the skin, tissue, ligaments, or bone, Chris's main job is to reduce or eliminate his patient's pain. On top of the standard duties
of a doctor, Chris also must manage the day-to-day business operations of his practice.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), MD (Doctorate)
City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
Venture Capitalist
Matt is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for Skyview Capital, a "privately held investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California operating our worldwide portfolio of assets." Discover how Matt used his Liberal
Arts degree to launch him to the top of one the most successful investment firms in the country.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor), Biology (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Veterinarian
Anne is a veterinarian for both a local animal hospital in Annapolis as well as an emergency clinic. With long hours and difficult situations, Anne tells us how her job is also one of the most rewarding.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor)
City: Annapolis
State: Maryland
City: Annapolis
State: Maryland
Veterinarian
Tiffany is a Veterinarian with Freeland Animal Hospital in Indianapolis. With a focus on cats and dogs, Tiffany handles everything from healthy vaccine appointments for puppies to emergency surgical procedures. The practice as a whole has a larger
emphasis on preventative maintenance and Tiffany shares some of the things they routinely look for, from general slowing down and eating habits to the diseases typical for that breed.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Veterinarian
Kristin is a General Practitioner in the Veterinary field at Healing Hands Animal Hospital in Salisbury, Maryland. She has had an affinity for animals since her youth; Kristin says that this love, coupled with her love of science is what inspired her
to become a veterinarian. The medical field of veterinary science is very competitive as there as only twenty eight veterinary schools in the United States. According to her, the work is very strenuous, whether it be examining animals or interacting
with customers due to the business aspect of the practice. However, the tough road to becoming a veterinarian is worth is the reward of helping animals stay healthy.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor)
City: Salisbury
State: Maryland
City: Salisbury
State: Maryland