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…

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Science 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