About this episode
Shagha Ostadjoo discusses her transition from academia to industry leadership and shares insights on career transitions.
Shagha Ostadjoo discusses her transition from fungal enzyme research in academia to leading an assay development team at New England Biolabs. She shares insights on moving into management, navigating career transitions, and advice for international scientists seeking industry opportunities. ASBMB's interview series features engaging discussions with biological and life sciences professionals about their career journeys and the various opportunities available to graduate students and postdocs.
People in this episode
Host: ASBMB
Guest: Shagha Ostadjoo
Topics covered
- career transition
- industry leadership
- management
- international scientists
- assay development
Keywords
- fungal enzyme research
- management
- career opportunities
- biological sciences
- life sciences
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New England Biolabs
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