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August Chapter Meeting

Careers in Biotechnology & Drug Development
So Many Opportunities to Explore

Lisa Bero

with Toby Freedman, PhD
President, Synapsis Search


WHEN: Weds, Aug 13, 6:30-8:30 PM
WHERE: Genentech Inc, Bldg 83
611 Gateway Blvd, Rm 1A
South San Francisco
COST: $10 general admission
$5 members/students/postdocs

REGISTER: Register here by Sun, Aug 10
FLIER: Download here and post!
DIRECTIONS: Maps and directions
Free Parking in Genentech lot

The range of options within industry for scientists is far greater than many realize. In fact, there are many hidden opportunities that represent a variety of appealing options for accomplished scientists. Dr Freedman will highlight findings from her newly released book, Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development, based on over 200 interviews with industry professionals. She will cover a broad gamut of careers, ranging from venture capital to discovery research, and will discuss some of the findings from her research.


Toby Beth Freedman, PhD is an author and Founder/President of Synapsis Search. A scientist by training, she transitioned into business as a recruiter, writer, and entrepreneur. Her book Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development was published in October 2007 by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, and provides a comprehensive overview of many careers in the life sciences industry. She recently started her own recruiting firm, Synapsis Search, which is focused on middle management R&D searches in the life sciences.

All are welcome!

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sfAWIS bimonthly

Networking Socials

AWIS Networking Social


WHEN: 2nd Weds of every other month
6:30-8:00PM
WHERE: The Pub at UCSF, Mission Bay
1675 Owens St
San Francisco
COST: FREE
REGISTER: No registration required
DIRECTIONS: Maps and directions
Reduced evening parking rates in UCSF surface lots only

Be a part of sfAWIS' cozy and diverse bimonthly Networking Socials--conveniently located at UCSF's new Community Center and Pub.

Upcoming Networking Socials:

  • Weds, Sept 10, 2008
  • Weds, Nov 12, 2008
  • Weds, Jan 14, 2009
  • Weds, Mar 11, 2009
  • Weds, May 13, 2009
  • Weds, July 8, 2009

All are welcome!

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Related Events

  • National AWIS: http://www.awis.org/news/eventschapter.html
  • East Bay AWIS: http://www.ebawis.org/ebevents.htm
  • Palo Alto AWIS: http://www.pa-awis.org/
  • Sacramento Valley AWIS: http://www.nccawis.org/chapters/sacvalley/sacvalleyhp.html
  • Professional BusinessWomen of California: http://www.pbwc.org
  • Center for Gender Equity: http://www.ucsf.edu/cge/calendar.html
  • Biotech Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur: http://www.bioe2e.org/events.html
  • UCSF center for bioentrepreneurship: http://www.ucsf.edu/cbe/
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