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PCB and IRB organize the 5th edition of the «Career Progression in Science» day

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From left to right: Silvia Frutos, Barthélémy Durette, Jesús Purroy, Carles Martínez, Àlex Casta and Jordi Vallés.
 12.06.2014

PCB and IRB organize the 5th edition of the «Career Progression in Science» day

The fifth edition of the «Career Progression in Science –Options beyond the bench» day took place today at the auditorium of the Parc Cienífic de Barcelona (PCB). The event, organized jointly by the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and the PCB, aimed to create a platform where experts with a background in science, but who have gone on to take up a wide range of careers beyond the bench, could share their personal experiences and provide perspective on alternative careers for students and young researchers.


Jesus Purroy, technical director of Science and Technology Services at PCB, headed the opening ceremony. Next, presentations were given by: Silvia Frutos, CSO of the spin off ProteoDesign; Jordi Vallés, Knowlegde Transfer Officer at the Bosch i Gimpera Foundation (FBG) (University of Barcelona); Carlos Martínez, Application Specialist at Sysmex España; Barthélémy Durette, R&D Project Manager at Adoc Talent Management; and Alex Casta, investment analyst at Caixa Capital Risc.

All speakers gave a brief summary of their professional career progression, explaining what their current job entails and what made them decide for this option. After the presentations, there was a round of questions and answers open to all attendees.

After the event, refreshments were served so that participants and attendees could address personal consultations and the issues covered in the meeting in a more friendly, relaxed atmosphere.