The Bioinformatics Industry Day event allowed students and researchers to engage with representatives from biotech companies and the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). This facilitated people from academic world to discuss career opportunities, and gauge the dynamics and work culture in the biotech industry that may await them outside academia.

Yearly event

Reflecting on the day, UBC Board member Ronnie de Jonge shared his thoughts. “The turnout and active participation from the students show a great interest in discovering career opportunities beyond their studies. It’s inspiring to see such engagement and curiosity about their future roles in bioinformatics.”

The enthusiasm for this event indicates a significant interest in networking with businesses and other organizations outside academia. Therefore, UBC has decided to make this an annual event, so students and researchers can already look forward to the next edition in 2025.

Read more on the website of Utrecht University.