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If I could start over as a PhD student today, in 2026, what would I do?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Read it on Medium (preferred) A conversation with a PhD student on deciding career trajectories, how to actually do science, science communication, and why bioRxiv is where the real record lives. --- Recently, Oscar Garrett, a PhD student in Pam Ronald’s lab at UC Davis, reached out for a chat about navigating a scientific career in 2026. Toward the end of our call, we decided to document the discussion for a broader audience of early-career researchers. Below is our conversation, lightly edited from the transcript for clarity and readability.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23888598

Authors: Kamoun, Sophien, Garrett, Oscar

Institution: Sainsbury Laboratory

Language: English

Topic: Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7225106507

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