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As Director of RockEDU Science Outreach at The Rockefeller University, Jeanne Garbarino promotes equitable access to science and fosters a genuine connection with science in our society. Along with her team, she creates innovative resources and educational programs that inspire an appreciation for the scientific process. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse…

Sujal Phadke is a staff scientist and evolutionary biologist at the J. Craig Venter Institute who finds not-for-profit research a supportive environment for early career investigators. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is brought to you by the GSA Early Career…

Science Communications Officer Namrata Sengupta is building a career at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard by breaking down complex science for the public. Crafting her PhD training, she transitioned from conducting research to aiding scientists in sharing their research stories. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the…

As a Health Science Specialist at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Haley Hunter-Zinck combines her bioinformatics skills with her passion for helping people create tools that help doctors make decisions on patient care. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is…

As a Principal at venture capital firm Canaan, Colleen Cuffaro works to identify biopharmaceutical companies that have the next big idea in drug development. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is brought to you by the GSA Early Career Scientist Career…

Abha Ahuja, Assistant Professor at education startup Minerva Schools, finds that her identity as a woman of Indian origin in STEM helps her relate to her diverse students. Her postdoctoral training prepared her to design active learning courses on a new technology platform. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing…

We are pleased to announce that Didem P. Sarikaya (University of California, Davis) has been appointed a Trainee Advisory Representative to the GSA Board of Directors for 2018–2020. Sarikaya has been a GSA member since 2010, and since 2017 has served as the Co-Chair of GSA’s Early Career Scientist Career Development Subcommittee, helping spearhead the…

Kelley Harris is the Biology Major Program Manager at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Strong mentorship and her graduate training prepared Kelley for this multifaceted position that includes advising, administration, and communication. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is…

Medical science liaison Ashlyn Ritter’s passion for science communication was a perfect match for her career. She shares tips on how to branch out of academia and be creative about the networking process. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is…

AAAS Science, Technology and Policy fellow Maryam Zaringhalam started community engagement activities during her PhD that helped her transition into a career in science policy and communication. She is currently a leadership member of 500 Women Scientists and a DC producer for The Story Collider. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career…

Marnie Gelbart, Director of Programs at pgEd, shares her perspective on the need for bidirectional exchange between scientists and communities to shape the path forward. She pinpoints how interdisciplinary networks have helped pgEd grow and gives suggestions on how to get involved. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the…