2007-2008 Officers
CGSA President: Ryan Hobbs

Academic Chairs: Alyson Fiorillo, Christine McCary, Rhoda Chang

Treasurer:Chris Heier

Marketing Chairs: Nick Angeloni, Callie Pollock

Social Chairs: Jackie Schriewer, Juan Reyes, Laurel Vana

IGP 1st Year Representatives: To Be Determined

IGP 2nd Year Representatives: Kevin Bohannon, Kirthana Ganeshan

IGP 3rd Year Representative: Jackie Schriewer

IGP 4th Year/+ Representative: Alyson Fiorillo

NUIN Representatives: Eric Gobel, Laurel Vana

PT Representatives: To Be Determined

Student Advocacy: Eric Brown, Eric Gobel, Ryan Hobbs
Serving the Interests of Northwestern University Graduate Students on the Chicago Campus

CGSA Website Update

We are in the process of upgrading the CGSA website. Please check out the upcoming events below, and stay tuned for updated content and additional information about the CGSA and the Chicago campus! If you have any questions on upcoming events, please contact Ryan Hobbs. Thank you for your patience!

Spring 2008 Scientific Talks

What is the biological definition of "Life" and how does it impact end-of-life issues?

April 14, 2008, 5:30pm, Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie Building

Richard Miller and Philip Hockberger will provide stimulating conversation about the controversies about defining "life" and its impacts on society and decision-making. Joining them will be Katie Watson from the Medical Humanities & Bioethics Program, who will contribute to the ethical and legal aspects of this discussion. Food and drinks will be provided.

  • Richard Miller, PhD (Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology and Biological Chemistry)
  • Philip Hockberger, PhD (Dept. of Physiology)
  • Katie Watson, JD (Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program)
  • Download a flyer for this event here.

    Science Career Panel, Part I

    April 28, 2008, 5:30pm, Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie Building

    Discussion Leaders:

  • Tina Codero Senior Research Associate in the Division of Standards and Survey Methods at The Joint Commission
  • John Sears Clinical Scientist for Centocor in the department of medical affairs as a clinical scientist
  • Download a flyer for this event here.

    Science Career Panel, Part II

    May 19, 2008, 5:30pm, Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie Building

    If you're looking for career opportunities outside of academia, you shouldn't miss this! Three recent Ph.D. graduates will discuss their path to alternative science careers and what you can do NOW to prepare yourself for a career beyond academia. Our panel will include:

  • Jennifer Hepker (Ph.D. from Northwestern in 1999), Account Director and Science Writer for Prescott Medical Communications Group
  • Cindy Wallner, Senior Consultant for Sg2's Solutions Group
  • Nick Giafis (Ph.D. from Northwestern in 2006), Hematology/Oncology Medical Science Liaison for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
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