In this episode of Mentor Konnect, we feature Prof. Thomas G. Sors, Assistant Director of the Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology, and Infectious Disease. From a plant biologist to a biomedical innovator, Prof. Sors shares his unconventional career journey, the importance of courage in scientific transitions, and his work on COVID-19 diagnostic sensors through Identify Sensors Biologics.
🔍 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Inspiration through interactions—people and experiences shape our careers.
✔️ Played a role in bringing cryo-electron microscopy to India.
✔️ Courage in science—believe in yourself beyond others’ opinions.
❓ Key Questions Discussed:
1️⃣ How does expertise in plant-based molecular science offer unique insights in biomedical research?
2️⃣ What does it take to secure a postdoctoral fellowship or graduate program at Purdue University?
📌 Connect with Prof. Thomas G. Sors on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-g-sors-b09bba17/
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🎤 Session facilitated by: Narendra Chirmule, CEO at SymphonyTech Biologics
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