Co-Founder of MBio Diagnostics - Dr. Mike Lochhead

Dr. Mike Lochhead joined AIS on a snowy Wednesday afternoon in May to share his career path and what he learned on his way to becoming co-founder of MBio Diagnostics.
 
Dr. Lochhead advised students and postdocs to be resilient and be ready to re-invent yourself. He stated that the key to his success was recognizing his transferrable skills and being able to identify what a group or a company needed and how he could fulfill that need. Dr. Lochhead stressed that your career path may not always be as straight forward as you expect.
 
Recommended reading from Dr. Mike Lochhead, CTO and Co-founder of MBio Diagnostics:

• How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen

• The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen

Science and the Law: a Career as a Patent Attorney - Dr. Robert Traver

Dr. Robert Traver is a patent attorney with experience in the areas of chemistry, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

His practice emphasizes all aspects of domestic and foreign patent prosecution in pharmaceuticals, chemistry, biochemistry, therapeutic methods, diagnostic methods and nutraceuticals, as wells as licensing, opinions, and due diligence reviews. Prior to joining Sheridan Ross, Robert conducted toxicological and molecular research on the role of phase II metabolism in cancer, and the efficacy of anti-cancer compounds.

Aegis Creative - Susanne Miller and Kristen Cordova

Turning Science into Practice? Call Aegis.

Aegis Creative delivers the most effective Advisory Board and Educational Services to innovative global biopharmaceutical companies, enabling a superior understanding of new medical therapies at all stages of drug development, from research to product maturation.
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Interested in a career in medical writing: Start by getting involved with the American Medical Writers Association.
They offer classes and certificates all of which can help you build your resume and portfolio.  Also check out the local chapter of AMWA for networking opportunities and upcoming events.

Additional resources:

• Writing Assistance, Inc – a blog about writing professionally.
• MIT offers several free classes in writing through their OpenCourseWare program. 
• Science Writing and New Media
• Introduction to Technical Communication: Perspectives on Medicine and Public Health
• Look for other OpenCourseWare writing classes from MIT
• A nice article about other free online writing courses and how to get the most out of a free online course: http://freelancefolder.com/10-amazing-free-online-writing-courses/

The Colorado Boettcher Teacher Residency

The Colorado Boettcher Teacher Residency is an intensive, residency-based, dual licensure and master's degree program designed to recruit, prepare and retain outstanding teachers for urban and rural schools.  This tuition-supported graduate teacher preparation program provides a way for top college graduates and career-changers to become outstanding teachers specifically in and for high-priority schools.  During the first year, Boettcher Residents will earn a Colorado Teaching License and in the second year will complete a master's degree in education from Regis University (Denver Metro) or Adams State University (San Luis Valley).  Residents agree to teach in approved high-priority schools in Colorado for a total of five years (including residency year).  No previous teaching experience is required.

For more information view the interactive slideshow or visit their website: www.boettcherteachers.org