Events

Upcoming Events for Pre-Health Students

The following events are being hosted by UW Bothell or other health organizations for the benefit of all Pre-Health Students.

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. For UWB HOSTED events, make a request connected to a disability or health condition by contacting UWB Pre-Health Advising by email (uwbprehealth@uw.edu) or phone (425-352-3418) at least two weeks prior to the event.

From 12:00-12:50pm on most Mondays, drop into the Zoom room to ask quick questions. Students are seen individually in the order in which they arrive in the Zoom room.

NOTE: Pre-Health Virtual Drop-in Advising is cancelled on the following days:

Mondays, December 16, 23, & 30 (Winter Break)
Monday, January 20 (MLK Jr Holiday)
Monday, February 10
Monday, February 17 (Presidents Day Holiday)

For those PREPARING to apply to internships and jobs in healthcare – let’s talk about the skills you have and how you can relate them to the job you want. The Health Professions & Natural Science Pathways Manager will share tools to help you articulate your qualifications and land that position that is the next steppingstone on your path to a fulfilling career in health.

3:30-4:30pm

Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/my/uwbprehealth

Your Major, Your Path: Finding Success in Biotech

Discover how any major can lead to a successful career in biotechnology! In this CBIT seminar series, industry professionals will share their personal career journeys and highlight diverse pathways into the biotech industry. Whether you’re studying science, business, engineering, or the arts, you’ll learn how your unique background can open doors in this innovative field. Join us to explore the future of the industry in our region, gain career insights, and find your own path to success in the dynamic world of biotech!

CELL THERAPY AND BIOMANUFACTURING — Sana Biotechnology

November 21, 2024 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Summit 110

Kicking off the series is Snehal Patel, Chief Technical Officer at Sana Biotechnology! As the CTO, he leads Process/Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC Regulatory, and Technical Quality for Cell and Gene Therapy. His journey began at San Joaquin Delta Community College, followed by a transition from Computer Science at California State University to a Biology major as a pre-optometry student. His career trajectory started as a manufacturing associate at Genentech, with each step building toward his current leadership role in the biotech industry.

Prior to Sana, Snehal was the Global Head for Cell Therapy Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). He led the growing global manufacturing network to produce Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Products, including two cell therapies commercially launched in 2021 by BMS. Prior to this role he served as Site Head for Cell Therapy Manufacturing in Bothell, Washington for Juno Therapeutics. Prior to Juno, Snehal worked at Genentech/Roche for 18 years, holding a variety of different roles with increasing responsibility, including Head of Global External Drug Product Manufacturing, Head of Drug Product Operations, and Head of Quality Operations.

Snacks provided and no RSVP required. We look forward to seeing you there!

UW Bothell is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To make arrangements for disability accommodations, please contact School of STEM Marketing & Communications at stemcomm@uw.edu 10 days prior to the event.

Future Doc Mixer: Networking Over Dinner

Join the UW Bothell Pre-Med Club for an evening dedicated to Pre-Med Students looking to expand their networks and make valuable connections. This is your chance to:

Connect with current Medical Students
Bond with fellow Pre-Med Students
Network with potential mentors

November 22, 2024 | 5:00-7:30pm | North Creek Events Center | Dinner Provided!

Registration is limited to 50 students. Sign up in Gather.

For those EXPLORING or PREPARING for health careers – let’s talk about Summer & Other Enrichment Opportunities! The Health Professions & Natural Science Pathways Manager will share information to help you identify programs and provide tools to help you articulate your qualifications so that you can apply with confidence! These programs have application deadlines in late Fall/early Winter, so now is the time to learn about them and prepare your applications!

12-1pm – take a study break and come learn about these opportunities so you can apply after finals!

In-Person in Summit Hall, Room 110

3:30-4:30pm | UW1-110

For those EXPLORING careers in healthcare – let’s talk about tools available to help fuel your search that will allow you to build a professional network along the way. The Health Professions & Natural Science Pathways Manager will share methods for finding job ideas and building human resources to bolster your success with a strong mentor network in health.

Join right before the Career Pathways Mixer to practice your elevator speech and learn how vital these connections will be to your career’s success!

Kalee Warnimont of the UW Medicine MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program will present information and address questions about their program and its application process.

10:30-11:30am | UW1-102