On May 18th, BCLA’s 11th annual Bioscience Talent Connection (BTC) opened LABEST Week, UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG)'s flagship multi-day bioscience conference, welcoming students, trainees, postdocs, and professionals from across Southern California to the UCLA James West Alumni Center for a full day dedicated to career exploration, industry insight, and meaningful connection. From morning coffee and registration to panel discussions, fellowship spotlights, network

As career paths in science continue to evolve, researchers are increasingly recognizing that impactful careers can extend far beyond the traditional academic track. On May 7th, BCLA partnered with Chaperone to host Careers Beyond Academia: From Reflection to Action, an interactive webinar designed to help scientists explore career possibilities beyond academia and gain practical tools to navigate career transitions with confidence. Led by Ana Osório Oliveira, PhD (Karolinska

On May 1st, BCLA partnered with the UCLA Anderson Healthcare Business Association (HBA) for an evening that brought together two worlds that don’t always intersect enough: science and business, both essential to shaping the future of biotech. Hosted at Jameson’s in Culver City, the event quickly filled with energy as early-career scientists, researchers, and MBA students connected over a shared curiosity: how do we better bridge discovery and impact? With food and drinks flow