Workshops
We offer fantastic workshops at <Interact> 2025!
Science Communication to Peers - How to write up & publish your research
In this workshop, I will briefly introduce the editorial process and the editors’ job at primary scientific journals, before describing what it takes to compose a compelling paper able to convey key findings to the desired target audience, and to persuade editors and peer reviewers. If time permits, I would also go through some ‘real-life’ abstracts sent by participants ahead of the session, to consider their strengths and weaknesses from an editor’s point of view.
By Hartmut Vodermaier, PhD
Senior Editor | The EMBO Journal
Career Orientation Workshop
Here you will explore your passions and strengths and connect them with exciting career opportunities both in and outside of academia. From consulting to venture capital, big Pharma to small startups, there are many possibilities - and by learning more about yourself, you ‘ll navigate them with confidence and excitement!
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Join Vanessa Luzak, a former PhD student at the BMC and Newton Fellowship winner, with work experience in Consulting & Venture Capital, for an interactive job orientation seminar.
Everyday Life as a Consultant: Designing a Development Strategy for an Antibody-Drug Conjugate
SCITARIS is a consulting firm focused on R&D strategy support for pharma and biotech companies. With its interdisciplinary team of scientific consultants, it supports clients along the entire value chain of drug development: from rare diseases to oncology; from small molecules to the latest cell therapies. In the interactive workshop held by Dr Janna Leiz and Dr Leonie Kohlhammer, Consultants at Scitaris, you will gain insight into the everyday life of a R&D consultant. You will consider the scientific validation of a drug candidate while placing this in the broader context of its clinical landscape, to, ultimately, build up the business considerations needed for successful drug development. In this workshop you will also have the chance to ask all your questions about biotech consulting in a Q&A session.
Science Slam
Workshop: From Lab to Stage – Communicating Science Beyond Academia
From the speaker: Join us for an engaging workshop with a PhD graduate in interdisciplinary physics, exploring the transition from presenting research in scientific settings to sharing it with the general public. Through personal experiences and practical insights, this session will highlight how adapting scientific communication for broader audiences can enhance clarity, impact, and storytelling in academic presentations. Whether you're a researcher, student, or science enthusiast, this workshop will provide valuable strategies to make your presentations more engaging and accessible.
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By Dr. Yusuf Qutbuddin
