Hurdles and High Jumps

An interactive articles series,
presented by The Translational Scientist × Cytiva

Since May 2022, we've been reaching out to you, the translational research community, to uncover the biggest obstacles on your translational journey – from finding funding to finding lab space, and from making therapies at scale to making your case to regulators.

While you've been sharing your hurdles and high jumps, we've been seeking out experts in the field to help you navigate them – in style and at speed.

You can join the discussion by completing the short survey here – or simply dive into the content below...

Outside the Lab Professional development

Hurdles and High Jumps – Chapter 6: Protect IP – ASAP!

12/12/2022 | Rich Whitworth | 6 min read

Life science patent specialists offer a quick start guide to protecting your intellectual property

Outside the Lab Professional development

Hurdles and High Jumps – Chapter 5: Investors Invest in People

10/27/2022 | Rich Whitworth | 8 min read

How to sell your translational research project – and yourself

Outside the Lab Professional development

Hurdles and High Jumps – Chapter 4: Welcome to Your Shiny New Lab

09/29/2022 | Rich Whitworth | 4 min read

Sabrina Carmichael – an experienced R&D scientist who’s “been there, done that” – helps you settle into your new home in GMP city

Outside the Lab Professional development

Hurdles and High Jumps – Chapter 3: Show Me the Money!

08/17/2022 | Rich Whitworth | 4 min read

Research scientist-turned-investor Alex de Winter helps you run the funding gauntlet

Outside the Lab Professional development

Hurdles and High Jumps – Chapter 2: Shoot for the Stars

07/28/2022 | Rich Whitworth | 3 min read

The godfather of translational medicine – Eric Topol – grants us a few minutes of wisdom that could last a lifetime

Outside the Lab Professional development

Hurdles and High Jumps – Chapter 1: There Is No Yellow Brick Road

07/07/2022 | Rich Whitworth | 4 min read

Tim O’Meara – researcher, entrepreneur, strategist – considers the translational journey ahead

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