The AGC Experience

Taking Risks: An unconventional path to support COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing

May 09, 2022 Accelerated Global Connections
The AGC Experience
Taking Risks: An unconventional path to support COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing
Show Notes

The AGC Experience podcast features our AGC Talks speakers sharing their message in an audio podcast that you can listen to from anywhere. Listen in to our recent AGC Talks featured guest. Listen as Laura Moody shares Taking Risks: An unconventional path to support COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing a motivational talk with AGC Minneapolis August 2021. 

 

With an advanced degree in cellular and molecular biology, anyone would think that Laura's contribution to COVID-19 vaccines would come from a lab bench. Through a series of twists and turns in her professional life, she'll share how taking risks allowed her to contribute to our global health crisis in an unexpected way. Having the confidence to change a career path, especially after many years in the same field, isn't easy. Learn how making the leap and using your skills in a new setting can allow you to accomplish growth in both your work and home life. 

 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Building confidence ahead of a professional risk 
  • Changing your career path 
  • Applying your skills in a new industry 
  • Getting out of your comfort zone 
  • Learning to appreciate change 

Speaker Bio: 

Laura Moody, Ph.D. is the North American product manager at Syntegon Pharma Technology. Prior to Syntegon, Laura was the technical lead for the cell-based drug screening and manufacturing group at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Laura earned her Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She's also a wife, mother, nature-lover, avid reader and baker. 

 

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