Here are some slides from my science talk at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences last week in April 2018. I share my own personal academic journey, and some tips/philosophies to reach your personal potential and enjoy your PhD or academic journey.

1. Navigating the academic journey
Dr Jacek L Kolanowski
Department of Molecular Probes and Prodrugs
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS in Poznań
DoScience!
6.04.2018, IIMCB Warsaw

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POZNAŃ
BREMEN
LYON
Where I am from?
BSc & MSc (until 2009)
Erasmus etc. (2007-2009)
PhD (2010-2013)

3. SYDNEY
POZNAŃ
LYON
Changing perspective – Southern Hemisphere
BSc & MSc (untill 2009)
Erasmus etc. (2007-2009)
PhD (2010-2013)
Postdoc (2014-2017)
PI (2017-present)
BREMEN

4. My first grants
Dual-analyte
fluorescent probes
Masked bio-luminogenic
substrates
FNP Homing 2018 – 2020
(with Liz New, USyd)
NCN Sonata 2018 – 2021
(scientific consortium with
Natalia Rozwadowska, IHG PAS)
Profiling of prostate cancer Development and treatment
of lung cancer
Small molecule (probes) for sensing of
biochemical analytes in cells or biology.

5. Our philosophy
DESIGN SYNTHESIS CHARACTERISATION
PROOF OF CONCEPT
in cellulo
PROBLEM SOLUTION
INTERDISCIPLINARITY COLLABORATIONCOLLABORATION
Come & Join us!J

6. My „likes” in science
Intellectual freedom and
diversity of activities

7. My „likes” in science
Reading and new ideas - the rule of 500
Planning research Data analysis

8. Travel, meet people, share ideas

9. Teaching and mentoring
Mentors and ChampionsLectures and labs

10. Outreach – a pleasure and a duty!
Demos
Social Media
Lectures
Blog & Social media

11. My recipe for academia
1. Know your stuff
2. Diversify
3. Be proactive
4. Be kind
5. Surround yourself with
people who care

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Thank you!
web-page: www.jacek-kolanowski.com
Lab internships
(high-school and undergrads)
PhD, MSc and Post-doc positions
Scientific collaboration and consulting
Mentorship
Outreach & Social media initiatives
Interested?
Twitter: @jkolanowski
Facebook: @jlkolanowski