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Understanding the Drug Discovery Process - a virtual career session

Understanding the Drug Discovery Process - a virtual career session

  • Date: October 23rd, 2020
  • Location: Zoom Meeting
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Cost: FREE

Learn from a professional in the field, currently working at Merck Pharmaceuticals! Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v9uTtPOUQGK-7jYk1w9P1w

Dr. David Olsen '83, the Senior Director & Head of Antiviral Research at Merck Pharmaceuticals, will talk about his journey from a science major at Messiah to a drug hunting scientist within the pharmaceutical industry. During this virtual session he will discuss:
• Academic transitions from undergraduate, to graduate studies, to a postdoc, to an entry level industry position
• Discovering drugs for HIV AIDS and Hepatitis C Virus infection and what science is needed to be successful
• Career advice on how best to seek employment in the industry and how to differentiate yourself from other applicants

Register at https://messiah.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v9uTtPOUQGK-7jYk1w9P1w