Agenda

Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:00-7:30pm	UT Health San Antonio GSBS Alumni Reception at Elsewhere Too

Friday, March 27, 2026
8:30-9:00am	Check-In
9:00-9:30am	Career Fest Primer
9:30-10:00am	Welcome
10:00-10:50am	Career Panel - AI in the Life Sciences: Careers, Skills, and the Shifting Job Market How artificial intelligence is changing scientific roles, hiring priorities, and career strategy Panelists: Jason Mendoza, PhD - Head of Multiple Sclerosis and Immunology, US Medical, Biogen Jeremy Nelson, PhD - Chief Innovation Officer, VelocityTX Alex Perdue - Sr. Manager Clinical Development Trial Liaison, Clinical Development, Eli Lilly and Company Madalyn Stancik, Sr. Associate - Clinical Development Trial Lead, Neuroscience, Eli Lilly and Company Mario Vela, Assistant Vice-Provost of Career Engaged Learning, UT San Antonio
10:50-11:00am	Break
11:00-11:50pm	Session I: Career Exploration Sessions with Scientists
11:50-12:00pm	Break
12:00-12:50pm	Lunch with Guests Scientists
12:50-1:00pm	Break
1:00-1:50pm	Session II: Career Exploration Sessions with Scientists
1:50-2:00pm	Break
2:00-3:00pm	Concurrent Career and Professional Development Workshops
3:00-4:30pm	Career and Internship Fair