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With everything getting more and more complicated (especially in the world of science), it is almost impossible to settle with a bachelors degree. In fact, advanced degree holders earn a salary 35% higher than bachelor's degree holders.  We all know tertiary education comes at a cost, so here is a list of scholarships relevant to biotechnology, that can hopefully lighten the burden of a student loan if you choose to advance in your studies.  Skoltech MSc and PhD Full Tuition Scholarships This scholarship is available for international students and gives you the opportunity of studying at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Russia. All students admitted for masters and doctorates programs receive a full waiver of tuition, accommodation, health insurance and a stipend for living expenses of up to 40,000 RUR per month. To be eligible, students applying must be in their final year of undergraduate degree or hold a higher education degree (Bachelor's degree, Master...

  The biotechnology industry is a major economic driver, considering its estimated market size of $369.62 billion in 2016. With the constant need for rapid innovation, the demand for skilled individuals is rising.  These are 5 in-demand careers within the biotechnology industry. Biomanufacturing Specialist  Median Pay:  $80,629 Biomanufacturing specialists use tools and methods to guarantee that products meet the strict requirements of purity, safety, potency and quality. Biomanufacturing often involves the large-scale production of proteins used to treat or cure human diseases, which requires specialists that possess plenty of knowledge of federal, state and industry standards.  Biochemist  Median Pay:   $53,712 Biochemists study the chemical properties of living things, as well as biological processes such as cell development, heredity and disease. They conduct complex research projects that frequently require isolation, a...

To celebrate Black History Month, Biotech10 wants to spotlight some of the prominent individuals in the life sciences and biopharma industries.  According to a 2017 study by Nature Biotechnology,  found that African Americans only make up about 13% of the population but held only 3% of the executive positions at biotech firms at the time. Here's a look into 7 influential African American life science leaders.  Kenneth Frazier, CEO, Merck & Co. Frazier earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State and then went on to earn a JD from Harvard University. He first joined the law firm Drinker, Biddle & Reath. In 1992 he then made the change to the general counsel of public affairs division of Merck. In 2006, Frazier became executive vice president while still working as general counsel, and in 2017 led the human health group. He took role as CEO in 2011, as the first African American to lead a major Pharma company. Susan Windham-Banniser, CEO, Biomedical Growth Strat...

We all know TED talks are brilliants parcels of knowledge that we may use to inspire ourselves. But for some reason, we often forget about them and then find ourselves once or twice a year binge watching them. These are the top 3 talks we have watched here at Biotech10, that we believe properly encapsulate the brilliantness of biotechnology. How CRISPR Lets Us Edit Our DNA Jennifer Doudna, part of the team that invented the revolutionary genetic technology that is CRISPR-Cas9. The tool (CRISPR) allows for editing of DNA strands with "incredible precision" as stated by Doudna, which may be used in mind-blowing ways, such as treatments for genetic diseases. However there is ethical concern for the potential of "designer babies". In this TED talk Doudna reviews the workings of CRISPR-Cass9, as well as the potential it harnesses. She rounds off her talk with an important discussion about the ethical implications that this gene editing technology carries.  The Medical Po...

Biotechnology is a fast growing field that focuses on the study of biomolecular and cellular systems to develop technologies that improve industries and quality of life. It is a field with multiple career paths from entrepreneurship to research work and everything in between. As Steve Jobs once said "the biggest innovations of the 21st century will be at the intersection of biology and technology."  According to the QS World Rankings Guide these are the Universities to look at if you want to be a part of these innovations. Harvard University Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the highest-ranked school in the World Rankings Guides list of top 50 biotechnology universities. In the USA, it is ranked first in genetics, genomics and bioinformatics, as well as first in biochemistry and biophysics by the "US News & World Report" in 2014. Harvard's biotechnology graduate program allows students to choose a discipline in either bioengineering and nanote...