The Graduate School, together with the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, invites you to attend Industry Insights, a series of virtual events designed to introduce graduate students and postdocs to a variety of industries. Each series will be held online and will feature working professionals from different industries. The discussions will be based on the skills required to enter and succeed in these industries.
The first series of the program, taking place in the spring of 2026, will focus on the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
The online events will take place:
- Monday, January 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Monday, February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Monday, April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
To register for any of the events, please visit this link. Once registered, you will receive the link to attend virtually.
First Session: Monday, January 26, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speakers include:
Manisha Sinha, Founder of Clarity Bio
Manisha Sinha, Ph.D., is a strategic R&D leader, a well-published translational biologist, founder of Clarity Bio, and an adjunct faculty member with a proven track record of advancing programs from target validation to clinical candidates. With 12+ years of experience at Biogen and high-growth biotechs, she leads multi-disciplinary teams to advance complex therapies while mentoring the next generation of scientists to lead with data-driven rigor and operational excellence in the life sciences industry.
Cassandra Tierney, Senior Principal Scientist and Lab Head, Pfizer
Cassandra Tierney, PhD is a Senior Principal Scientist and Lab Head at Pfizer, where she leads a CLIA‑regulated genomics laboratory dedicated to advancing biomarker strategies and delivering pharmacogenomics insights that inform drug exposure in clinical trials. With deep expertise in qPCR, NGS, digital PCR, and the development of laboratory‑developed tests, Cassandra combines scientific rigor with a passion for mentorship. She actively supports early‑career scientists through her role as a mentor in Pfizer’s R&D rotational program and continues to teach as an adjunct instructor in human biology. Cassandra earned her PhD in Molecular & Cell Biology (Genetics) from the University of Connecticut.
To register: Visit this link.
