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Transitioning Between Academia and Industry: Advice from Leading Scientists That Made the Switch

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WeiQi Lin, MD, PhD, executive vice president of research & development and principal scientist, DURECT Corporation. Lin has made several transitions throughout her career, from being a clinician at an academic center, to academic research, to heading business development in industry. Key Moments.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Coverage

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By the end of August, the World Health Organization (WHO) counted 33 vaccine candidates in some stage of clinical trial evaluation. Tension is mounting as nations big and small jockey around industry to ensure they are first in line to access a vaccine, should one prove to be successful against COVID-19. Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine.