The CrickConnect team invite you to join us for a special symposium on Research Careers in Industry, taking place at the Crick on Monday 11 October, 2:30pm - 6:00pm.

This afternoon event will showcase researchers now working in Industry, talking about their current projects, career paths, and new opportunities for collabroation between academia and the private sector. 

Two keynote speakers, one senior and one early career, will discuss their current projects and careers, followed by a careers focussed panel discussion and Q&A including panellists from a variety of roles in industry. A networking reception and careers fair will run from 5:00pm-6:00pm.

All of our speakers are travelling to the Crick for this event, so please show your appreciation by attending in person if possible.

Speakers:

• Keynote 1: Dr Sarah Caswell, Senior Protein Scientist, AstraZeneca

• Keynote 2: Dr Maurizio Scaltriti, VP Translational Medicine - Oncology, AstraZeneca

Panellists:

• Dr. Carolyn Edwards, Director of Research Programmes and Collaborations, Achilles Therapeutics UK Ltd

• Nicci Smith, Talent Program Manager, GSK

Programme

14:30

Welcome and Introduction

George Pyrgos, Alumni Engagement Manager, Francis Crick Institute

14:35

Keynote Speaker 1: Dr. Sarah Caswell

Senior Protein Scientist, AstraZeneca

15:10

Keynote Speaker 2: Dr. Maurizio Scaltriti

VP Translational Medcine TDE, Oncology, AstraZeneca

15:45

Comfort Break

16:00

Panel Discussion: Research Careers in Industry

17:00

Drinks Reception

This event is open to all Crick alumni and staff. You can attend in person or remotely. We ask that all alumni attendees complete an at home Lateral Flow test on the day before attending. Free Lateral Flow test kits are available from the NHS at https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests).