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Paving the Path for Careers in Biomedical Research and Related Fields. What is SD BRIN?. SD BRIN Opportunities for Students. Biomedical-Related Careers. What is SD BRIN?. Supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health 2009 – 2014 $16 Million . SD BRIN Goals. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Paving the Path for Careers in Biomedical Research and Related
Fields
What is SD BRIN? SD BRIN
Opportunities for
Students
Biomedical-Related Careers
What is SD BRIN?
Supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health2009 – 2014 $16 Million
SD BRIN Goals Maintain the research capacity of South Dakota
in the area of cell biology and the control of cell and microbial growth with special emphasis on proteomics, genomics, and genetics
Develop human resources for undergraduate and graduate programs in the biomedical sciences and bioinformatics by helping to instill a culture of research and provide a pipeline for students interested in biomedical research at SD’s predominantly undergraduate institutions and tribal colleges
Opportunities for Students K - 12
Local Activities
Lawrence Bros. Science Camp (7th – 9th grade)
Research Apprentice Program (10th – 12th grade)
Biomedical science in the schools…
Classroo
mScience Fair Projects
Field Trips
Lawrence Brothers Science Camp
Research Apprentice Program
SD BRIN Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
Attend and Present Research at Regional and National Meetings
Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Careersin
Biomedical-Related Sciences The choices are as varied as the skills of our students….
Career lists modified from: K. Eyster. 2007. Adv. Physiol. Educ. 31:323-328
Healthcare Careers – The Obvious & Slightly Obscure
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Osteopathy Combined MD/PhD Optometrist Orthoptician Podiatrist Dentist Dental Hygienist Dental Assistant Orthodontist Epidemiologist Public Health
Professional Pharmacologist Physician’s Assistant Physical Therapist Occupational
Therapist Medical Technologist Cytotechnician Genetics Counselor
Respiratory Technician
X-Ray Technician Quality Control
Specialist Sperm Bank
Technician Phlebotomist Athletic Trainer In Vitro Fertilization
Technician Aquarist Perfusionist Radiation Therapy
Technician Zookeeper Veterinarian Veterinary Assistant Surgical Technologist Exercise Physiologist Anesthesiology Asst. Orthotics and
Prosthetics Specialist Audiologist Medical Appliance
Technician Acupuncturist Diagnostic Medical
Sonography Specialist
Emergency Medical Science Specialist
Magnetic Resonance Technician
Environmental Science and Protection Technician
Biostatistician Bioinformatician Clinical Trials
Coordinator Naturopath Chiropractor
Healthcare Careers – The More Obscure Ones
Careers in Science Writing› Writer of Feature Articles in Scientific
Journals › Writer of Science Articles for
Newsmagazines › Textbook Writer› Textbook Editor › Writer for Local or Regional Newspaper › Writer of Technical Manuals
Other Careers in Science Media› Scientific/Medical Illustrator› Broadcast Journalist (i.e., dramas) › Television Show Host (for shows about
nature, animals, or science)› Creative Writer (material with a
biological/medical theme) › Copy Editor (for scientific/medical journals)
Healthcare Careers – The More Obscure Ones
Government Careers in Biology-Related Fields
Environmental Regulator (rivers, streams and fish, wildlife, and forest management)
Park Ranger or Park Interpreter
Lobbyist (science, technology, and science education)
Water Quality Control Specialist
Waste Management Technician
County Extension Agent Science Policy Analyst Science Policy Researcher Administrator/Researcher
for an international health group
Administrator/Researcher for a nonprofit public interest group
Food and Drug Administration Researcher (drug approval or food safety)
Manager of a Wildlife Refuge
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Biology-Related Careers in Industry
Market Research Regulatory Affairs Quality Control Sales and Marketing Product Development
and Testing Aerospace Scientific
Consultation
Patent, Environment, or Medical Law
Financial Analysis Bioinformatics Biostatistics Biological
Entrepreneurship Biofouling Baking Industry Public Relations