Have you ever wondered how policies that affect directions in science and research are made? Would you like a career that helps shape science policy? From stem cell research to climate change, scientific issues are as much driven by policy as by scholarly research. Science policy is an attractive career option for biomedical scientists interested in the intersection of politics, policy, science, and economics. While providing an in-depth understanding of the National Institutes of Health and its roles and responsibilities in the US Government, Dr. Glowinski will describe her career path, what science policy is, where it can be practiced, and some of the career opportunities available. Finally, Dr. Glowinski will share some valuable lessons learned along the way.
Irene Glowinski, PhD – Deputy Director (retired); Sr. Scientific Program Manager, NIAID, NIH