Maurinne Bonnet and Anne-Sophie Bohrer

What's Up, Doc?

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Welcome to "What's Up, Doc?" ! This informational interview series is designed to support the professional development needs and career exploration efforts of U-M Postdoctoral Fellows. Each episode features a former U-M Postdoctoral Fellow who will discuss their experience transitioning into their career of choice and share advice to help you navigate your own postdoctoral journey. Created by a U-M Postdoctoral Fellow, for Postdoctoral Fellows, in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

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Maurinne Bonnet and Anne-Sophie Bohrer

Episodes

Path to entrepreneurship with Dr. Daniel Wilinski 02.04.2026 32:20

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Wilinski, CEO of Keryx, shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Dr. Wilinski discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from running a research lab to leading a biotech company, emphasizing the importance of leveraging academic skills in a business context. He also offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, encouraging them to pursue their passion...

Exploring Biotech Frontiers with Dr. Rita Avelar 09.03.2026 30:57

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. Rita Avelar, a lead scientist at CircNova. Discover her inspiring journey from academia to the forefront of biotech innovation. Dr. Avelar shares her experiences transitioning from a postdoc at the University of Michigan to leading groundbreaking research in RNA therapeutics. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in the start...

Building a Career in Tech Transfer: Insights from Dr. Megan Griffin 09.03.2026 27:16

Megan Griffin holds a BS in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Michigan State University and obtained her PhD in Developmental and Molecular Biology from the University of Cincinnati. She completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan in 2020 and later was an U-M Innovation Partnerships fellow from 2020 to 2022. Megan is now the Assistant Director of Licensing at U-M Innov...

From Bench Science to Sales with Dr. Emily Sherman 09.03.2026 30:50

Emily Sherman holds a BS in Chemistry from Ithaca College and obtained her PhD in chemical biology in 2020 at the University of Michigan. She then completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan in 2021. Emily is an Account Executive for Takara, a life sciences regents company, where she started as Territory Manager. She manages a portfolio of clients across multiple states in th...

Navigating Career Paths in Academia and Beyond 09.03.2026 37:50

In this first episode of "What's Up, Doc?", Dr. Kaylee Steen shares her insights on career exploration and professional growth for postdocs, highlighting pivotal programs supporting the personal and professional development of Postdoctoral Fellows at U-M. She opens up about her own journey from graduate school to her current leadership role, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal str...

Welcome to "What's Up, Doc?" 09.03.2026 10:16

The hosts of the "What's Up, Doc?" podcast, Maurinne Bonnet and Anne-Sophie Bohrer, walk you through the genesis of this initiative and their intentions behind creating a podcast to support the professional and career development of U-M Postdoctoral Fellows. Transcript Anne-Sophie Bohrer My name is Anne-Sophie Bohrer and I am the Program Manager for Professional Development in the Office of Post...