Day in the Life – MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellows' Network

Alicia Kim, Community Relations Committee, Day in the Life

September CRC Event: Boston Heart Walk

The September CRC Event was the Boston Heart Walk hosted by the AHA at the Boston Hatch Shell on Saturday morning, September 17th. The walk’s purpose was to not only fundraise but also raise awareness about the prevalence and dangers of CV disease. Before the walk, the AHA awarded top donors, recognized and honored survivors, … Continue reading September CRC Event: Boston Heart Walk

Anisha Pola, Community Relations Committee, Day in the Life

August CRC Event: Christopher’s Haven

In August, our Community Relations Committee (CRC) planned an event at Christopher’s Haven. Christopher’s Haven is an organization that provides temporary, low-cost housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families while receiving treatments away from their homes at Boston hospitals. Our MFN president, Anisha Pola (Takeda), was joined by Branson Facemire (Novartis) and MFN alum … Continue reading August CRC Event: Christopher’s Haven

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Spring Activity Recap

The fellows have been keeping busy! Read on to see what they've been up to. January 2021 – CRC Trivia Night At the end of January, our Community Relations Committee (CRC) held a trivia night to benefit a local Boston charity. Over 40 MCPHS fellows, alumni and current students tuned in virtually and were quizzed … Continue reading Spring Activity Recap

Angela Simon, BD, Day in the Life

First Year Feature: Health Economics & Outcomes Research at BD

Although most of our fellowship companies are based in Cambridge, MA, we have two programs based out of state: one in Connecticut and one in New Jersey. The fellows at these companies have unique experiences that allow them to network at their fellowship site as well as in Boston/Cambridge.

Day in the Life, Jennifer Taing

[First Year Feature] Day in the Life: Adjusting to Boston & Finding Industry Networking Opportunities

There can be many challenges when moving to a new city—finding an apartment, navigating public transportation, for example. For first year, Jennifer Taing, her acceptance to Takeda was a new milestone: moving away from home for the first time. Find out why Jennifer chose Takeda for her fellowship, and how she's been doing since moving to Boston in July.

Biogen, Day in the Life, Fellow Feature, Tucker Ward

First Year Feature:What to Expect as a Biogen Fellow + How to Choose a Program

This week we are continuing with our first year articles—meet Tucker Ward, one of our new Biogen fellows and an MCPHS University alum. For many PharmD's considering an industry fellowship, selecting which program they want to apply to is one of the most important aspects of the application process. Learn more about what makes Biogen's … Continue reading First Year Feature:What to Expect as a Biogen Fellow + How to Choose a Program

Day in the Life, Fellow Feature, Liam McGuey, Sanofi Genzyme

First Year Feature: Medical Affairs at Sanofi Genzyme

Have you ever wondered what a typical day as a fellow is like? First year, Liam McGuey, would be the first to tell you that no day is the same as an MCPHS fellow. Each of our nine fellowship companies is unique and offer their fellows different opportunities to experience working in industry and to … Continue reading First Year Feature: Medical Affairs at Sanofi Genzyme

Biogen, Day in the Life, Fellow Feature, Patsy Casalino

A Chance to Change Your Perspective [Fellow Feature]

Two months ago, the Fellowship Program welcomed our new first year fellows to Boston and their companies. With summer wrapping up, we've asked a few of our fellows to reflect on their first few months with the fellowship. To kick off this series, this week first year Biogen fellow (and MCPHS University alum), Patsy Casalino, looks back on how his perspective has changed post-graduation.