Larry Miller, PhD
@larrymillerphd.bsky.social
Biochemist 🧪| Empowering Life Scientists and Science Communicators to Achieve Their Career Goals | UCLA PhD + NIH Alum | Pharma R&D @GSK + @AstraZeneca 💊 | #SciComm Director ✍️| Career Coach | Star Trek | Sherlock Holmes | 🎹 | https://larrymillerphd.com
Did you know that you may be faced with job interviews led completely by an AI? This new blog contains practical ways to raise your AI-interview score. Your delivery, keywords, tone, and setup all get scored. The best response is not fear, it's all about strategy and preparation! 🧪 #AIJobs #SciComm.
AI-Led Job Interviews: A Practical Guide for Success
AI-led job interviews are increasingly becoming a gatekeeper during the hiring process. Companies across many industries are turning to artificial intelligence to screen candidates before a human revi...
larrymillerphd.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Did you know that you may be faced with job interviews led completely by an AI? This new blog contains practical ways to raise your AI-interview score. Your delivery, keywords, tone, and setup all get scored. The best response is not fear, it's all about strategy and preparation! 🧪 #AIJobs #SciComm.
Europe steps up as US science funding shrinks. Aix-Marseille’s $16M “Safe Place for Science” drew an unexpected 300+ US applicants in 2 weeks, while the EU launches a $500M “Choose Europe for Science” push to attract top researchers. 🧪🧬🔬 #SciComm
Europe wants to attract American scientists - The World from PRX
In the wake of federal funding cuts that threaten scientists’ jobs in the US, programs have emerged across Europe to attract those worried American scientists. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from a ...
theworld.org
September 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Europe steps up as US science funding shrinks. Aix-Marseille’s $16M “Safe Place for Science” drew an unexpected 300+ US applicants in 2 weeks, while the EU launches a $500M “Choose Europe for Science” push to attract top researchers. 🧪🧬🔬 #SciComm
🧪 A new study shows scientists shifting to Bluesky, where research posts spark far higher engagement than on X. Peer-driven networks & richer discourse make Bluesky the rising hub for #SciComm 🧬🔬.
Bluesky Takes Flight: Why Scientists Prefer it Over X for Sharing Research
A new study reveals a notable shift as scientists flock to Bluesky for research engagement, leaving X behind.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🧪 A new study shows scientists shifting to Bluesky, where research posts spark far higher engagement than on X. Peer-driven networks & richer discourse make Bluesky the rising hub for #SciComm 🧬🔬.
🧪 Do you know someone seeking a life sciences related role? If so, please pass along these companies that are now recruiting for Biopharma jobs in #Massachusetts. Nine top companies including Takeda, Moderna, AbbVie, & Eli Lilly are hiring across R&D, compliance & more. 🧬 #SciComms #Biotech #Jobs
9 Companies Hiring Now in Massachusetts
Looking for a biopharma job in Massachusetts? Check out the BioSpace list of nine companies hiring life sciences professionals like you.
www.biospace.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🧪 Do you know someone seeking a life sciences related role? If so, please pass along these companies that are now recruiting for Biopharma jobs in #Massachusetts. Nine top companies including Takeda, Moderna, AbbVie, & Eli Lilly are hiring across R&D, compliance & more. 🧬 #SciComms #Biotech #Jobs
🧪 In a world of blurred lines between science journalism & #SciComm, who’s paying the bills may define the truth you get. Are we losing our watchdogs? What’s the difference and why the difference still matters. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciJournalism #LifeScience
Where science journalism and communication converge, and what it means for trust
Stagnant freelance rates have pushed some established journalists toward better-paying communication roles. Meanwhile, a new generation of creators often blends both disciplines from the outset in a m...
ijnet.org
July 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🧪 In a world of blurred lines between science journalism & #SciComm, who’s paying the bills may define the truth you get. Are we losing our watchdogs? What’s the difference and why the difference still matters. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciJournalism #LifeScience
🧪 Life scientists, #SciComm pros, an others: job scams targeting you are on the rise.
A) Ghost jobs = fake listings
B) Scam DMs = phishing leading to identity and/or financial theft
C) Pay-to-work = scam jobs requiring upfront fees
Don’t fall for these! Learn how to protect yourself. 🧬🔬
A) Ghost jobs = fake listings
B) Scam DMs = phishing leading to identity and/or financial theft
C) Pay-to-work = scam jobs requiring upfront fees
Don’t fall for these! Learn how to protect yourself. 🧬🔬
Beware: The Rise of Ghost and Scam Job Offers!
In today’s competitive job market — especially for life scientists and science communicators navigating career transitions in light of recent U.S. job terminations — every promising posting or recruit...
larrymillerphd.com
July 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🧪 Life scientists, #SciComm pros, an others: job scams targeting you are on the rise.
A) Ghost jobs = fake listings
B) Scam DMs = phishing leading to identity and/or financial theft
C) Pay-to-work = scam jobs requiring upfront fees
Don’t fall for these! Learn how to protect yourself. 🧬🔬
A) Ghost jobs = fake listings
B) Scam DMs = phishing leading to identity and/or financial theft
C) Pay-to-work = scam jobs requiring upfront fees
Don’t fall for these! Learn how to protect yourself. 🧬🔬
🧪In May 2025, the world’s first patient, a baby with a rare metabolic disorder, was treated with CRISPR gene therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Univ. of Penn. Is this a major breakthrough, bioethics challenge, or both? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #CRISPR #GeneTherapy #RareDisease #Genomics.
World's First Patient Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Landmark study from CHOP and Penn Medicine showcases the power of customized gene editing therapy to treat patient with rare metabolic disease.
www.chop.edu
July 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🧪In May 2025, the world’s first patient, a baby with a rare metabolic disorder, was treated with CRISPR gene therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Univ. of Penn. Is this a major breakthrough, bioethics challenge, or both? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #CRISPR #GeneTherapy #RareDisease #Genomics.
What if science communication wasn’t just about facts—but about trust, humility & shared values? This new agenda from PNAS calls for participatory models to replace top-down fixes. In this ultra-polarized environment, it’s about co-creation, not just correction. What are your thoughts? 🧪🧬🔬
An agenda for science communication research and practice | PNAS
Science should not unilaterally dictate individuals’ decisions or public policies.
Yet, it provides a vital source of information for societies and...
www.pnas.org
July 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
What if science communication wasn’t just about facts—but about trust, humility & shared values? This new agenda from PNAS calls for participatory models to replace top-down fixes. In this ultra-polarized environment, it’s about co-creation, not just correction. What are your thoughts? 🧪🧬🔬
Why do so many people mistrust scientists—and what can we do about it? 🧪 Respect, humility, and real communication matter, says immunologist & educator Frederic Bertley. No condescension. No jargon. Just honesty. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #ScienceLiteracy
Science Without the BS
Frederic Bertley is an immunologist and educator who has helped develop DNA vaccines for HIV/AIDS and has worked on global health projects in Haiti, Sudan, and the Canadian Arctic. Since
www.myheraldreview.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Why do so many people mistrust scientists—and what can we do about it? 🧪 Respect, humility, and real communication matter, says immunologist & educator Frederic Bertley. No condescension. No jargon. Just honesty. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #ScienceLiteracy
Have students, friends, or colleagues exploring and/or seeking chemistry careers? This guide explores over 10 career paths in chemistry—inside and beyond the lab. Great for advising and mentoring. Do you see any that were missed? 🧪🧬🔬 #STEM #ChemistryJobs #SciComm #Mentorship.
What are the best careers in chemistry? - A New Scientist Careers Guide
Chemistry falls under the umbrella of natural sciences, alongside other fields like biology, geology and physics. Chemistry focuses on the composition, structure and properties of the substances aroun...
www.newscientist.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Have students, friends, or colleagues exploring and/or seeking chemistry careers? This guide explores over 10 career paths in chemistry—inside and beyond the lab. Great for advising and mentoring. Do you see any that were missed? 🧪🧬🔬 #STEM #ChemistryJobs #SciComm #Mentorship.
🧪 If you or someone you know is seeking a biotech role, 8 major life science employers are hiring in San Diego, including Lilly, Moderna, and Takeda. Opportunities span R&D, regulatory, and more. Some good news in a sea of chaos. 🧬🔬 #BiotechJobs #LifeScience #SanDiego #SciComm
8 Companies Hiring in San Diego
Looking for a biopharma job in San Diego? Check out the BioSpace list of eight companies hiring life sciences professionals like you.
www.biospace.com
June 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🧪 If you or someone you know is seeking a biotech role, 8 major life science employers are hiring in San Diego, including Lilly, Moderna, and Takeda. Opportunities span R&D, regulatory, and more. Some good news in a sea of chaos. 🧬🔬 #BiotechJobs #LifeScience #SanDiego #SciComm
🧪 What do you think of Nature now publishing peer-review comments alongside all new research? From June 16, 2025, all new papers will link full reviewer comments & author replies—aiming to "crack open science’s ‘black box’ and boost trust." 🔬🧬 #SciComm #OpenScience
Nature publishes peer review comments alongside new papers - Research Professional News
Change at flagship journal praised as publisher says it wants to open “black box”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🧪 What do you think of Nature now publishing peer-review comments alongside all new research? From June 16, 2025, all new papers will link full reviewer comments & author replies—aiming to "crack open science’s ‘black box’ and boost trust." 🔬🧬 #SciComm #OpenScience
🧪 Networking feel daunting? This article reframes the process to be like a research project. Use your scientific method mindset: form a hypothesis, gather data, analyze insights, and iterate. It's not about asking for jobs—it's about curiosity, learning, and connection. 🔬🧬 #ScienceCareers #SciComm
Daunted by Networking? Try the Scientific Method (opinion)
Shifting your approach to networking will make career exploration feel more like an exciting research project, Ellen Dobson and Jevin Lortie write.
www.insidehighered.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
🧪 Networking feel daunting? This article reframes the process to be like a research project. Use your scientific method mindset: form a hypothesis, gather data, analyze insights, and iterate. It's not about asking for jobs—it's about curiosity, learning, and connection. 🔬🧬 #ScienceCareers #SciComm
🧪If you or a colleague wish to leave academia for Biotech or Pharma, I hope this brief tip sheet might help. Your research, leadership, project management, & data skills transfer. Reframing your CV, speaking industry language, and building a network are key wins. #SciComm #LifeScienceJobs 🧬🔬🎓💊
From Academia to Industry: A Brief Guide for Life Scientists
For life science looking to leave academia and enter the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, the transition can feel daunting. While academic and industrial science share a common foundation i...
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June 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🧪If you or a colleague wish to leave academia for Biotech or Pharma, I hope this brief tip sheet might help. Your research, leadership, project management, & data skills transfer. Reframing your CV, speaking industry language, and building a network are key wins. #SciComm #LifeScienceJobs 🧬🔬🎓💊
🧪STEM is evolving—first to STEAM, now to STREAM—adding Reading & Writing to boost creativity, communication & critical thinking. Is this a shift for the better? Will STREAM reshape how we train scientists, future innovators, and communicators? 🔬🧬 #ScienceComm #SciCareer
The Evolution Of STEM: From Science And Technology To STREAM Education - Daily Parliament Times
Dr. Mushtaque Ahmed RahuThe acronym STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) was introduced in 2001 by scientific administrators at the U.S.
www.dailyparliamenttimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🧪STEM is evolving—first to STEAM, now to STREAM—adding Reading & Writing to boost creativity, communication & critical thinking. Is this a shift for the better? Will STREAM reshape how we train scientists, future innovators, and communicators? 🔬🧬 #ScienceComm #SciCareer
🧪Regeneron is acquiring 23andMe for $256M, resurfacing concerns over the fate of genetic data from 15M users. Previously, state AGs urged users to delete their data amid privacy uncertainties. Will this shift impact trust in consumer genomics? Is data privacy still at risk?🔬🧬 #LifeSciences #SciComm.
Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million
Regeneron, a biotech company, will acquire 23andMe for $256 million and vowed to comply with the genetic testing company's privacy policies.
www.cbsnews.com
May 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🧪Regeneron is acquiring 23andMe for $256M, resurfacing concerns over the fate of genetic data from 15M users. Previously, state AGs urged users to delete their data amid privacy uncertainties. Will this shift impact trust in consumer genomics? Is data privacy still at risk?🔬🧬 #LifeSciences #SciComm.
🧪Want to inspire the next gen of scientists? The ACS Science Coaches program pairs chemists with K–12 teachers to bring real-world science into the classroom. Great for your kids, schools, & community. Applications are now open!🔬🧬 #SciComm #STEMed #Chemistry #FutureScientists #ScienceOutreach
Science Coaches | AACT
AACT is a professional community by and for K–12 teachers of chemistry
teachchemistry.org
May 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🧪Want to inspire the next gen of scientists? The ACS Science Coaches program pairs chemists with K–12 teachers to bring real-world science into the classroom. Great for your kids, schools, & community. Applications are now open!🔬🧬 #SciComm #STEMed #Chemistry #FutureScientists #ScienceOutreach
Voyager is still going! What a testament to the skill and ingenuity of JPL/NASA engineers and others involved with the mission.
#Voyager
Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California have revived a set of thrusters aboard the Voyager 1 spacecraft that had been considered inoperable since 2004.
www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-v... 🧪🔭
Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California have revived a set of thrusters aboard the Voyager 1 spacecraft that had been considered inoperable since 2004.
www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-v... 🧪🔭
NASA’s Voyager 1 Revives Backup Thrusters Before Command Pause
The mission team wanted to fix the thrusters, deemed unusable decades ago, before the radio antenna that sends commands to the probe went offline for upgrades.
www.jpl.nasa.gov
May 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Voyager is still going! What a testament to the skill and ingenuity of JPL/NASA engineers and others involved with the mission.
🧪This came out a couple of days ago and caught my eye. It’s New Scientist’s picks for the best Sci Fi books of all time. Pretty eclectic list! There are old favorites (e.g., George Orwell; Isaac Asimov, Margaret Atwood), along with other interesting picks. What do you all think of their choices?🔬🧬.
Our favourite science fiction books of all time (the ones we forgot)
Following on from our first list, we asked New Scientist staff to pick even more of their favourite sci-fi books of all time. From Isaac Asimov and Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Wars – the list has it all...
www.newscientist.com
May 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
🧪This came out a couple of days ago and caught my eye. It’s New Scientist’s picks for the best Sci Fi books of all time. Pretty eclectic list! There are old favorites (e.g., George Orwell; Isaac Asimov, Margaret Atwood), along with other interesting picks. What do you all think of their choices?🔬🧬.
🧪 Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester have created a quantum communications network (RoQNET) using photons and photonic-integrated circuits to enable secure and scalable communication over 11 miles of fiber-optic cable. Is this a new day for data security?🔬
US Reveals Stunning Leap: This Groundbreaking Chip-Based Photon Network Set to Revolutionize Secure Quantum Data Transfers Across America - Rude Baguette
IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester have created a quantum communications network using photons. 💡 The network utilizes photonic-integrated circ...
www.rudebaguette.com
May 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
🧪 Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester have created a quantum communications network (RoQNET) using photons and photonic-integrated circuits to enable secure and scalable communication over 11 miles of fiber-optic cable. Is this a new day for data security?🔬
🧪 In a first for the science community, Wiley is teaming up with Amazon to launch a generative AI agent for full-text scientific literature search. Debut was yesterday at #AWSLifeSciences. It’s a big shift from abstract-only queries. Could this reshape how we find research insights? 🔬🧬 #SciComms.
Wiley Announces Collaboration With Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Integrate Scientific Content Into Life Sciences AI Agents
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) today announces a new collaboration with AWS to launch a generative AI agent for scientific literature search.
www.businesswire.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🧪 In a first for the science community, Wiley is teaming up with Amazon to launch a generative AI agent for full-text scientific literature search. Debut was yesterday at #AWSLifeSciences. It’s a big shift from abstract-only queries. Could this reshape how we find research insights? 🔬🧬 #SciComms.
🧪 Hope for U.S. science! Despite DC cuts, Merck continues to invest and breaks ground on a $1B biologics hub in Delaware—creating 500+ jobs and supporting next-gen therapies. Merck plans >$12B investments in life sciences. Hang on! Science has a future. 🔬🧬 #ScienceJobs #Biotech #STEMCareers
Merck Breaks Ground on New $1 Billion Biologics Center of Excellence in Wilmington, Delaware
RAHWAY, N.J., April 29, 2025--Merck Breaks Ground on New $1 billion Biologics Center of Excellence in Wilmington, Delaware
finance.yahoo.com
April 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🧪 Hope for U.S. science! Despite DC cuts, Merck continues to invest and breaks ground on a $1B biologics hub in Delaware—creating 500+ jobs and supporting next-gen therapies. Merck plans >$12B investments in life sciences. Hang on! Science has a future. 🔬🧬 #ScienceJobs #Biotech #STEMCareers
🧪 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝟏𝟕: Amid turbulent times, a bright spot: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 & 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 for scientists, communicators, & more. Stay ready—opportunities are growing. #ScienceJobs #Biotech #Pharma #LifeSciences #SciComm 🔬🧬
Massive Investment in US Manufacturing Triggers Wave of Career Opportunities
Companies are announcing significant investments in U.S. manufacturing in response to looming tariffs. An AstraZeneca executive and Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk spokespeople discuss potential job and sk...
www.biospace.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🧪 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝟏𝟕: Amid turbulent times, a bright spot: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 & 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 for scientists, communicators, & more. Stay ready—opportunities are growing. #ScienceJobs #Biotech #Pharma #LifeSciences #SciComm 🔬🧬
🚨 STOP! Don’t engage with random job offer texts! Job scams are rising with recent layoffs. Scammers steal personal & financial data with fake job applications—or trick you into sending money in bogus work schemes. Block, report, and DO NOT engage! #JobScam #CareerSafety #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity 🧪
April 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🚨 STOP! Don’t engage with random job offer texts! Job scams are rising with recent layoffs. Scammers steal personal & financial data with fake job applications—or trick you into sending money in bogus work schemes. Block, report, and DO NOT engage! #JobScam #CareerSafety #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity 🧪
🧪 Hiring Alert--At last some good news!: 9 top Biotech & Pharma companies are hiring in Massachusetts, including Moderna, Takeda, Intellia, & more. Roles range from scientists to directors—remote too! Check out the latest openings in the Genetown hub. 🧬🔬 #LifeSciences #Jobs #Hiring #STEM.
9 Companies Hiring in Massachusetts
Looking for a biopharma job in Massachusetts? Check out the BioSpace list of nine companies hiring life sciences professionals like you.
www.biospace.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
🧪 Hiring Alert--At last some good news!: 9 top Biotech & Pharma companies are hiring in Massachusetts, including Moderna, Takeda, Intellia, & more. Roles range from scientists to directors—remote too! Check out the latest openings in the Genetown hub. 🧬🔬 #LifeSciences #Jobs #Hiring #STEM.