The Graduate Researcher Career Forum was an incredible success! Hosted by the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology at the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with the ARC Centre for Personalised Therapeutics Technologies (CPTT) and the ARC Centre for Cryo-electron Microscopy of Membrane Proteins, with generous grant support from the MDHS Faculty, the event brought together graduate researchers, industry professionals, and talent recruitment experts to explore career development opportunities.
At ARC CPTT, we are deeply committed to supporting graduate researchers in their career journeys, and we are thrilled to have contributed to this amazing opportunity that provided valuable insights into career development, networking, and the wide range of career paths available to graduate researchers.
A Huge Thank You to Everyone Who Made This Event Possible
We’d like to extend a big thank you to all those who contributed to the success of the event:
- UoM Talent Services: Thank you for leading the fantastic morning session! Your expertise on CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview tips, and job search strategies provided attendees with the essential tools to kick-start their job search and career planning.
- Anna Gradoboeva
- Olivier Bukasa
- Ana Gencic
- Nick Petersen
- Shabon Nawabi
- Alex Spezza
- Ivanka Yan
- Susan Bradley
- Fahim Farzad
- Kim Groizard
- Our Speakers and Panelists: A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers and panelists who shared their personal career journeys and offered practical advice. Your insights were invaluable in helping our attendees understand the breadth of career opportunities available to them, both inside and outside academia.
- Matthew Broughton, Developing your entrepreneurship, opportunities available at The University of Melbourne: Melbourne Entrepreneurship Centre, Translating Research at Melbourne (TRAM) and more.
- Yan Tu,Deputy Clinical Trials Manager, Children’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Yan Tu | LinkedIn
- Candace Wu, Patent Attorney, Allens, a leading international law firm, Candace Wu | LinkedIn
- Mandvi Bharadwaj, Director Gene Therapy and Novel Medicines Unit, Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia’s medicines and medical devices regulator, Mandvi Bharadwaj | LinkedIn
- Ineke Muir, Associate Director, CSL Behring, a leading global biotechnology company, Ineke Muir | LinkedIn
- Jerome Wielens, Director Health and Life Sciences, Breakthrough Victoria, an independent company managing the Victorian Government Breakthrough Victoria Fund, Jerome Wielens | LinkedIn
- Catriona Nguyen Robertson, Science Communicator and Educator,Catriona Vi Nguyễn-Robertson | LinkedIn
- Steven Prawer, Professor University of Melbourne and Chief Scientist at Carbon Cybernetics, Steven Prawer | LinkedIn
Your contributions made this event truly enriching for all participants
- The Attendees: A big thank you to the graduate researchers who attended and actively participated in the forum. Your energy, curiosity, and engagement were key to making this event dynamic and impactful. We hope you walked away with new insights, practical skills, and expanded networks to support your career journey.
- The Organising Team: A heartfelt thanks to the organising team for their dedication and hard work in bringing this event to life. Your seamless coordination and attention to detail made the day run smoothly, and it was a pleasure to collaborate with such a committed group of people.
At ARC CPTT, we are proud to have been part of this event and excited to continue supporting graduate researchers in their career transitions. We are committed to creating more opportunities that help researchers explore career paths with confidence and purpose.