Special report: Exodus of young life scientists is shaking up academia

"When you try to calculate your hourly wage, it's sub-minimum wage, which is just ridiculous," said a Ph.D. student at UC San Diego. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Sponsored by   ‘The tipping point is coming’: Unprecedented exodus of young life scientists is shaking up academia By Jonathan Wosen Thumy Phan for STAT Students and postdocs lambasted the academic system they say exploits their long hours at the lab bench to advance the careers and renown of professors. In return, they’re left powerless, overworked, and so underpaid that eking out a living is difficult if not outright impossible. But there’s now a booming biotech industry and private sector with a seemingly insatiable need for life science talent — and the willingness to offer six-figure salaries and benefits. Read More Sponsored Insight by THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER The next wave of cancer breakthroughs is happening in Houston From investigators decoding the tumor microenvironment to physicians leading practice-changing trials, MD Anderson’s research is driven by a singular goal to end cancer. Its physicians and scientists work seamlessly across disciplines to move new findings from the lab to the clinic and back. This cycle of innovation allows MD Anderson to rapidly bring discoveries to patients in need. Learn more about opportunities to join this passionate community driving the next wave of cancer breakthroughs. Find out about open positions here. More great reads from STAT this week Exclusive: Biogen’s new CEO, clear-eyed about company’s challenges, prepares to take the reins By Matthew Herper, Adam Feuerstein, and Jason Mast Legal at one clinic, illegal at another: How abortion bans make gestational age even less precise By Eric Boodman U.S. set to face third Covid winter, this time without key tools and treatments By Andrew Joseph and Jason Mast Microsoft’s note-taking tool asks doctors to make a grand bargain: Share patient data, and get your life back By Casey Ross Free sunscreen, ear plugs — and Covid shots? At the NASCAR race, vaccinations are still a tough sell By Sarah Owermohle Opinion: Trying to quit my job as an ER doctor gave me reasons to stay By Jay Baruch Telehealth companies that prescribed controlled substances during the pandemic brace for business to change By Mohana Ravindranath and Katie Palmer Brain implants that translate paralyzed patients’ thoughts into speech creep closer to reality By Megan Molteni Saturday, November 12, 2022       1 Exchange Pl, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02109 ©2022, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Email Preferences | Contact Us | View In Browser