NSU Hosts BioFlorida Careers Connections Event for Life Sciences Students

 

NSU hosted BioFlorida, the state’s premier organization representing the life science industry, for their third annual Career Connections Event at NSU Health Professional Divisions (HPD) on the February 29.

BioFlorida serves as the voice of Florida’s life science industry and facilitates the development of this sector in our state. The organization also takes initiatives for fostering connections between students and industry professionals in the life science sector and this event at NSU was a part of this endeavor. The event offered students an opportunity to attend professional development seminars, listen to panel discussions, interact with industry professionals and develop connections that will benefit them professionally.

Through the course of the event Nancy Bryan (President & CEO of BioFlorida), Gina Alexis (Chair of BioFlorida Southeast Chapter), and Roxana Ross, Ed.D (Executive Director of NSU Translational Research and Economic Development)  delivered talks that highlighted BioFlorida’s impact on the state’s life science industry and outlined how NSU and BioFlorida are working together to benefit students in their pursuit of professional success. The event consisted of talks on Career options for life science students by Dr. Arunodoy Sur, Ph.D., (Technology Licensing Officer at NSU Office of Technology Transfer), and panel discussion by multiple Human Resources professionals representing various local life sciences companies.

The event was also attended by 15 life science organizations of different sizes who set up their exhibit stalls. This offered the ideal platform for students to interact with professional representing these companies and develop connections that could possible lead to future career opportunities.

This Career Connections Event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of BioFlorida’s Southeast Chapter and NSU. The university’s efforts were led by Dr. Roxana Ross (Executive Director of NSU Translational Research and Economic Development).

Over 100 students belonging to NSU as well as other universities in Florida, faculty and staff from multiple universities and professionals from a wide range of life science companies attended this BioFlorida event. It served as the ideal venue for students to gain insights and knowledge from experienced professionals and establish network within the life science industry.

The purpose of this event was in alignment with the NSU core values of being student-centered, serving the community, and offering new opportunities to students. Hosting events like these in collaboration with major state organizations such as BioFlorida, highlights NSU as one of the leading centers for life science innovation and education in the state and facilitates professional development of NSU students involved in life science oriented academic programs.

BioFlorida: BioFlorida is a statewide association that represents 6,200 establishments and research organizations in the biopharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthIT and bioagriculture sectors that collectively employ 87,000 Floridians. It serves as the voice of Florida’s life science industry and strives to facilitate the growth of life sciences sector in Florida. Members of the BioFlorida network include emerging and established life science companies, universities, research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, incubators, economic development agencies, investors and service providers. This organization consists of seven statewide regional chapters that serve as platforms for showcasing life science community from various parts of Florida. BioFlorida’s main purpose is to provide a strong business climate for the advancement of innovative products and technology that improve lives and promote economic benefits to the state. www.Bioflorida.com