Career Development Workshop

1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction

Dorothy Sojka, PhD
Loyola University, Chicago, IL, USA

1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Illuminating Opportunities: Careers in Reproductive Sciences

This session features a diverse panel of professionals who trained as reproductive scientists but ventured beyond traditional academic roles. Panelists will share insights from careers in biotechnology, non-profits, education, scientific publishing, and other innovative pathways, showcasing the vast opportunities available within the field.

Moderator: Coming Soon

Panelists:

• Scott Purcell, PhD, HCLD
  Vice President, Society for Reproductive Biologists and Technologists (SRBT)
  Laboratory Director, Virginia Fertility & IVF

• Jay Chang, MD
  Director of Medical Partnerships, BillionToOne
  Board Certified OB/GYN

• Panelist III Details Coming Soon

• Panelist IV Details Coming Soon

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Seizing the Moment: Recognizing Opportunities and Transforming Challenges into Milestones

This session will highlight strategies for identifying opportunities even in the face of adversity and leveraging them to achieve meaningful milestones. Through the experiences of our speakers, participants will gain actionable insights on turning obstacles into stepping stones for career advancement and personal growth.

Moderator: Coming Soon

Speakers:

• Speaker I Details Coming Soon
• Speaker II Details Coming Soon

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Networking Break

Refreshments and an opportunity to connect with peers and speakers.

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Beyond Discovery: Using Your Research to Shape a Better World

Moderator: Kaela Varberg, PhD

Newborns with PFAS Exposure: A new generation of health effects ahead
Sue Fenton, PhD MS
Director, Center for Human Health and the Environment
Professor, Biological Sciences
RTC, Superfund Research Program on PFAS
NC State University

4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Dorothy Sojka, PhD
Loyola University, USA

Stella Goulopoulou, PhD
Loma Linda University, USA