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Vanessa Small
Director of Biologics at Cue Health, Inc
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Seek out internships and expose yourself to different fields to really hone in on what your interests are.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
I am responsible for a team of scientist which produce proteins and enzymes used in my company's diagnostic assay.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS FIELD?
I also loved science as a child and thought that i wanted to be a medical doctor. In college, I was interned in an academic research lab and really enjoyed conducting scientific experiments. My professors encouraged me to apply to graduate school, and I continued to pursue a career in th Biotechnology industry after recieving my PhD.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK AT & THINK, "I WISH YOUNGER ME WOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS WAS POSSIBLE?"
I wish I had known that there are many different paths to get to your dream career and everyone does not travel the same path.
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING IN STEM?
I love that everyday brings new challenges and I am always learning.
BEST ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION?
Seek out internships and expose yourself to different fields to really hone in on what your interests are.
INSPO / FUN FACT
Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. - Michelle Obama