S4 - Episode 6: The Network That Shapes Your Academic Career with Lorena

In the latest episode of PhD: The Experience, I sat down with Lorena Rodriguez Curiel, a recent master's graduate and incoming PhD student, for an honest and energising conversation about what it means to grow in academia.

We talked about:

→ Her journey into life sciences and what led her to pursue a PhD

→ Her work with the Life Science Zurich Young Scientist Network; a remarkable community bridging academia and industry

→ Why networking and mentorship matter more than most people realise early in their career

→ The transferable skills you build along the way (and why they open more doors than you'd expect)

Lorena's story is a reminder that the connections you make and the communities you invest in shape you just as much as your research does.

If you're navigating your own academic journey or simply curious about the vibrant life sciences scene in Zurich, this episode is for you.