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About Our Life Science Career Fellowship

Your Pathway to a Career in Life Science

The Life Science Career Fellowship is an immersive career exploration and career development program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the life science industry and its diverse career opportunities. This fellowship is ideal for individuals passionate about life sciences who are eager to explore potential career paths and gain valuable industry insights while enhancing their professional skills. Our program is open to job seekers from diverse backgrounds, including first-generation college students, veterans and individuals from underrepresented populations.

Key Components of Fellowship

1:1 Mentorship

Receive personalized guidance and advice from experienced industry professionals. Our mentors are dedicated to helping you navigate your career journey, providing insights, feedback, and support tailored to your goals.

Professional Development

Equip yourself with essential skills through targeted training unique to the life science sector. Learn about resume building, interview techniques, professional communication, and other key competencies specifically designed by industry professionals to align with Life Science company hiring practices.

Life Science Company Tours

Gain firsthand experience through guided tours of leading life science companies. See behind the scenes of innovative research and development, manufacturing, and other key industry operations.

Industry Networking Events

Connect with professionals from various sectors within the life science industry. Build your professional network, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover potential career paths through these exclusive events.

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Become a Mentor

Ready to help a fellow reach new heights in their career? Make a lasting impact by sharing your experience and unique industry knowledge, offer career advice, and foster collaboration. Help shape the future workforce while enhancing your leadership skills!

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Become a Fellow

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Explore new paths, gain unique insights into the life science industry, and build meaningful connections. The application for our 2026 cohort will open in the fall of 2025. Reach out for more information.

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2025 Fellows

Francis Agito

Robin Agito

Yosef Alemi

Antonio Alvarez

James Atassi

Cecilia Cajandig

Valeria Camorlinga

Jonathan Cao

Mathilde Chalot

Kelly Chen

Angel Cruz

Guilherme David Gutierrez

Arkadee Davidian

Christina Dockery

Addyson Elvin

Ebonie Everette Tridle

Aaron Freed-Erdmann

Daniel Garcia

Mark Gutin

Tracie Habraken-Parkes

Astrid Heim

Isabella Holland

AJ Holmes Herrera

Janet Joy

Genevieve Kelly

Elena Khazanovsky

Anthony Kochon

Roy Koshy

Nicholas Lien

Amanda Martins

Jacqueline Medina

Simran Mehta

Tierney Merritt

Mohamed Nainar

Tracy Naputi

Sema Panther

Christa Park

Noemi Pedraza-Aguado

Michelle Perales

Claire Petersen

Wendy Poon

Marianna Pulido

Tushar Ranjan

Palina Razhkova

Yoana Rendon Contreras

Abril Rosales

Karen Sanchez

Sirena Tran

Nirmalya Tripathy

Daniel Vignolo

Heinrich Volschenk

Elizabeth Zeller

Melat Zewdie

“The Biocom California Institute’s Life Science Young Leaders Fellowship gave me the courage to move into a fast-growing industry in San Diego. I have always felt discouraged moving out of the marketing agency industry, but thanks to the fellowship, I received the encouragement to apply and seek opportunities in the biotech industry. I am looking forward to this next chapter in my career.”

Ashley Quintero

Marketing Manager, Codex DNA

“The Biocom California Institute’s Life Science Young Leaders Fellowship gave me the confidence to seek a career in the biotech industry by providing insight & knowledge about the industry and preparing me for job interviews. Thank you to my mentor, Desiree Van Haute (Scientist, Terray Therapeutics), for inspiring, motivating, and introducing me to recruiting companies. I hope to continue growing in this industry.”

Anadela Navarrete Gomez

Clinical Lab Technician, Helix

“I am grateful for the work my mentor, Orlando Perrera (Research Associate III, ChromaCode), has put in after hours to try and get me a job. He has connected me to his network and taught me all about different work environments, teamwork, benefits, and drawbacks.”

Emmanuel Vega

2021 Fellow

“I am grateful to Biocom for introducing the fellows to understanding the Life sciences industry and also guiding us through the whole process of finding a job, making connections in life science, through their well-structured program and excellent staff who were very helpful, knowledgeable, encouraging and supportive throughout this fellowship program.”

Rashmi Gangadhar

2024 Fellow

“This program has been a transformative opportunity, offering valuable insights and connections that have significantly advanced my understanding and career prospects in the life sciences field.”

Gopi Batra

2024 Fellow

“All the training and guidance provided by this fellowship have been crucial for navigating the biotech industry and advancing my professional journey. They have offered valuable insights, support, and the inspiration to strive for excellence. I am deeply grateful for the knowledge and mentorship I have received.”

Rosario Gómez-García

2024 Fellow

“The Life Science Career Fellowship and the things it provided me quite literally changed my life. From feedback on my resume to building my network to educating me on the different career paths in the life sciences, this program provided me with invaluable knowledge and opportunities. And if that wasn’t enough, they paired me with a truly incredible mentor who was my biggest cheerleader from day 1.”

Kelly Mullane

2024 Fellow

“I went from 100s applications with 0 interviews/screens to the final rounds of interviews with the tools and connections I’ve learned and fostered in this fellowship!”

Christian Tocol

2024 Fellow

“As a recent graduate, taking part of this program was a perfect way to learn and apply professional development skills and network with biotech professionals.”

Ana Guardado

2023 Fellow

“The Fellowship program was amazing; it offered me many opportunities to network and explore different fields in the biotech industry, and my mentor, Anna, was always supportive.”

Fadi Salib

2024 Fellow