On Episode 18 of Black in Science, I spoke with Brianda, who’s currently working as a Senior Scientist for a pharmaceutical company. During the interview, Brianda opens by describing her childhood while growing up all over the US before sharing the details of her time in undergrad as a Biology major. After delving into the lessons she learned while simultaneously pursuing a Ph.D and finalizing her Master’s thesis, Brianda shares the nuances of working as a Medical Laboratory Technician during a pandemic. To close things out, Brianda outlines the work she’s currently doing in industry before disclosing her feelings on the importance of having a realistic mindset when pursuing a postgraduate education, seeking mentorship and taking breaks.

If you’re interested in learning more about Brianda’s science communication platform that focuses on breaking down complicated topics in a digestible manner, check out Flyy Science’s YouTube channel at:

YouTube: YouTube.com/flyyscience

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Twitter: @flyyscience1

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