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Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
April 13, 2004
Training: Avenues & Opportunities
Kenneth L. Campbell
Professor of Biology
University of Massachusetts at Boston
This presentation is made possible
by a grant entitled
“Shortcourses in Endocrinology at
Minority Undergraduate Institutions”
from the
National Institute of General Medical
Sciences (NIGMS)
to
The Minority Affairs Committee of the
Endocrine Society
Areas of Service
Research, Teaching, Technical, Medicine,
Veterinary Medicine, Diagnostics,
Medicinal Chemistry, Environmental/
Ecological, Anthropology, Public Health,
Epidemiology, Bioinformatics,
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Instrumentation, Database management,
Computer management, Mathematical
modeling, Mathematical prediction, Risk
management, Management, Scheduling,
Writing & Communication, Journalism,
Media Production, Graphics, ...
Areas of Research Activity
Body composition/nutrition/weight control/
diabetes/blood pressure control, lipid control
Genetic causes of endocrine disease
Cancer & endocrinology
Modulation of endocrine-related chronic
conditions, especially in the elderly
Office & home endocrine monitoring & care
delivery
Amelioration or remediation of environmental
endocrine disruption
Cloning & ARTs for basic, medical, & economic
reasons
Immuno- & neuroendocrine controls & interactions
Developmental endocrinology
Topics & Sources to Search for
Information on Areas of Service & Research
Agencies
NIH, NICHD, NIDDM, NIEHS, EPA
Societies
Endocrine Society Diabetes Association
American Association for Clinical Chemistry American
Fertility Society (American Fertility Society)
Society for the Study of Reproduction
Gland or Hormone Names
Thyroid, Pituitary, Pancreas, Adrenal Cortex, ...
The Hormone Foundation
Diseases or Endocrine Conditions
Cushings’ Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, ...
Journals & Web Pages
Science/Careers
Some Companies with
Interests in Endocrinology
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
Abbott Laboratories Adventis Amgen
Archer Daniels Midland Becton Dickinson
Bristol Myers/Squibb Eli Lilly Genentech
GlaxoSmithKline Merck/Schering-Plough
Pharmaceuticals Monsanto Novartis
Novo Nordisk Ortho Pfizer Inc.
Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Serono
Training Programs
Medicine, Nursing, Medical Technology,
Clinical Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Public Health
Veterinary Medicine
Graduate Programs in Endocrinology,
Reproduction, Thyroid, Diabetes, Cell
Physiology, Neuroendocrinology,
Immunoendocrinology
Bioinformatics, Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing
http://kcampbell.bio.umb.edu/TrainingHyperlinks.htm
Preparations at the Undergraduate Level
• Actively think about what you like to do & what
career or job you’d like to have after training; then
strive to reach that goal seeking as much help from
others as necessary along the way.
• Choose classes carefully with an advisor, apply &
challenge yourself, be an active participant, do as
well as you can; you are likely paying a lot for this
education, wring the most out of it.
• Seize opportunities to explore research beyond lab
courses, do an independent study, volunteer in a
lab, get a work-study job in a lab or a part-time job in
a hospital, lab, or company that can provide
additional experience related somehow to what
you’d like to do as a career.
Don’t be shy! This is your life & your career!
Applications for Jobs
Résumé
References
Homework
Interview
Punctuality
Respect
Follow-up
Applications for Training
Personal
Statement
Transcripts
References
Test Scores
Homework
Contacts
Interview
Punctuality
Respect
Follow-up
How do I get there?
Many ways.
A Personal History
BA in Chemistry – didn’t want to serve people
MS, PhD in Biochemistry – work on pesticide
impacts on development of male steroidogenic
tissues
Postdoc in Reproductive Biology/Reproductive
Endocrinology – work on gonadotropin function &
metabolism & follicular growth and development
Fellowship led to collaborations with social
scientists & anthropologists – ended up working
on questions about humans
Faculty position – the unique collaborations
forged earlier have led to work on human
reproductive ecology, analytical chemistry of field
& clinic assays, basic questions about elements
of reproductive & endocrine systems.
Conclusions:
There are many:
- career paths available in
endocrinology & allied professions.
- areas of active research.
- possible training programs actively
seeking qualified students.
Preparation & pursuit is up to you.
You are today’s academic research
workforce & tomorrow’s scientific workforce.
Seize Opportunity!