Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Networking and Conferences

Discover the many opportunities our GSBS students, trainees, and faculty present research and network with other professionals in their respective fields.

Institutional Hosted Events

Conferences We Frequently Attend

Networking Tips

It estimated that  are filled by networking, and you have successfully started your networking journey! This is something to be proud of! 

Remember: Networking is essentially building relationships and getting to know people, their interests, and their careers. It is not asking for a job. Instead, networking is about exploring what’s out there and meeting new people. You never know where life might take you or connections you might make. I encourage you to be open and curious. Below are some tips on networking that may help you as you navigate the evening. 

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After meeting someone at a networking event, we encourage you to connect with them via email or follow-up via LinkedIn to express your gratitude for meeting and talking with them. It can be as simple as “It was great meeting you at the XYZ Event. I enjoyed our conversation about ZYX. I look forward to staying in contact!” 

Pain conference group photo

Sharing Science:

From San Antonio to Italy

Attending the European Pain School in Sienna, Italy was the best experience during my time as a PhD student. It is held at the Certosa di Pontignano, a former medieval Carthusian monastery now serving as a conference center. Over the course of a week, each student got to give a 10-minute oral presentation while invited leaders in the pain field gave hour long talks. 

I felt so lucky to have gotten the opportunity to network and hang out with people like Dr. John Wood and Dr. Peter Reeh in such a unique location. This was my first time on an international flight, and I had so much fun immersing myself in Italian culture and eating tasty food. 

Karen Lindquist
Neuroscience PhD candidate