Jouw carrière bouwen in life sciences: praktische lessen over werk vinden, groeien en kansen pakken in 2026

21 May 2026 - Utrecht

In this talk, Nazma Ilahibaks will share practical insights on building a career in life sciences in 2026. Drawing from her own path in academic research, biotech, and entrepreneurship, she will discuss how students can recognize opportunities, find their first role, develop useful skills, and position themselves in a changing job market. The presentation will focus on practical career lessons: how to approach companies, how to make yourself visible, what employers look for, and why curiosity, reliability, communication, and hands-on experience matter. The goal is to help students entering the job market to think more clearly about their next step after their studies.

Nazma Ilahibaks | CEO & Co-founder | JAMA Tx
Nazma Ilahibaks, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow in Experimental Cardiology at UMC Utrecht and founder of JAMA Tx, a biotech initiative developing extracellular vesicle-based delivery systems for advanced genetic medicines. Her career combines academic research, translational science, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Through her work, she has learned how important practical skills, initiative, communication, and persistence are in building a career in life sciences. Nazma is passionate about helping young professionals understand how the sector works, how to find opportunities, and how different educational backgrounds can contribute to medical innovation.

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