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Approach and Nature of Palliative Care
Caring for people who are near the end of life has a relatively short timeframe as a specialist health care activity. In this chapter, the history of...
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The Submission Process
There are many criteria for selecting a suitable journal to submit a manuscript to. Journals can be open access, free for all to read and paid by the...
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Optimal Use of the English Language
Scientific English is highly codified. Certain words and phrases often return in many articles. This serves to provide optimal clarity. The best way...
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Other Scientific Texts
In addition to research papers, young scientists may have to write research proposals, review articles or internship reports. Reviews discuss the...
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What Is Science?
Science is an intricate system that uses observations, research, and investigations to achieve insight in nature and describe it truthfully. What do...
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Presenting the Data
Figures and tables are essential tools to summarize data and present them to the reader. There is a large variety of figures, plots, tables, and...
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A Long and Winding Road: Reflections on a Career in Science Policy
Science policy is an exciting and fulfilling career path for those trained as scientists, but the road from Ph.D. to science policy professional can...
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Scholarly Publishing as a Career Path for the Scientist
As the academic career path has become less feasible for most researchers, scholarly publishing offers a way to put scientific training to use and to...
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The Unplanned Journey: From the Bench to University Leadership to Biotech Company CEO
My journey as a scientist started as most do. Beginning in graduate school followed by a postdoctoral position and then my first tenure-track...
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Scientific Societies: Working for Science But Not on Science
Career opportunities in science are numerous and diverse, and many do not involve doing science, that is, working on science. Rather, they involve...
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A Compass to Academic Success: Charting an Educational Career Path at a Large Research University
There are multiple pathways to academic success at a large research university, and many of the requirements for promotion as a traditional basic...
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Driving Without a License: Career Advice from a Non-PhD Scientist
Jason Williams, Assistant Director, Diversity and Research Readiness at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center gives career and advice...
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How to Transition from Academia to Biotech (a Personal Perspective)
In this chapter a set of basic steps for academics to go about applying for their first industry job are outlined and explained. The steps are based...
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STEM Society Education Director: Finding the Job I Never Knew Existed
Figuring out one’s passion does not fit a set timeline. I tried both medical school and bench research before I discovered that I loved doing...
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Beyond the Bench: A Career in Scientific Research Administration
Scientific research administration can be as scientifically exciting as it is professionally rewarding but often is not recognized by life science...
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A Biologist’s Path to a Career in Finance
I work at the interface of science, biotechnology, and finance. I am the director of research at LifeSci Capital, an investment bank that focuses...
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The Application of 4-Hexylresorcinol for Wound Healing
This chapter discusses the potential applications of 4-hexylresorcinol (4HR) in wound healing, angiogenesis, and osteoinduction. 4HR has been shown...
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Technologies for the Surface Functionalization of Extracellular Vesicles
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are biological nanovesicles secreted by the majority of cells and can be found in all kingdoms of life. EVs show promise...
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Technologies for Visualization and Tracking of Extracellular Vesicles
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are intercellular communicators that can deliver important biological molecules to recipient cells to participate in the...
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Biogenesis and Functions of Extracellular Vesicles
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) contain various biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and metabolites. Multiple intracellular...