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Diagnosis has traditionally been overshadowed by new drug discoveries. But the expansion of molecular diagnostics is creating new careers for researchers in many fields.
As jobs move out of the chemical industry and into biotechnology, engineers with an integrated knowledge of the biological sciences are in increasing demand.
Two new programs are designed to supply biotechnology professionals with industry-specific skills required for successful biomedical product development.
Students starting their PhDs and postdocs moving into fresh areas of research often find themselves in need of different technical skills. How does everyone get up to speed?