The Life Sciences Career Development Society (LSCDS) is a student initiative run with support from the Faculty of Medicine and School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. The goal of our organization is to introduce possible career paths for graduate students in life sciences at the University of Toronto. Our attendees include current graduate students (Ph.D., M.Sc.), post-doctoral fellows and undergraduates from the University of Toronto and its affiliated teaching hospitals.
Our Mission:
To bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing opportunities for academics to network with professionals and build their career knowledge.
LSCDS Facts:
- U of T’s largest and ONLY Faculty of Medicine recognized society that helps you learn about industry!
- Founded over a decade ago and run entirely by graduate students & post-docs with an interest in careers outside of academia.
- Majority of LSCDS alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers in a variety of non-academic industries.
Our Events:
Seminar Series:
Year-round event featuring professional speakers from a variety of fields.
Aims to explore multiple relevant careers for life sciences graduates.
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Networking Reception:
Intimate round table discussions featuring like-minded professionals and students.
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Career Day:
Full day of events focused on different career areas.
Delegates attend interactive panel discussions that are open to intensive Q & A from the audience.
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