Course Description

Join Melissa Leone, Director of Scientific Instrumentation and Infrastructure at UIC, to learn about her career path from biotech to directing the new Spatial & Genome Technologies core at UIC. Through her years of experience in the commercial life sciences industry, Ms. Leone gained firsthand insight into product development, customer success, and the importance of translating complex scientific tools into accessible, high-impact solutions. Learn how her role as a core facility director bridges science, strategy, and service—working closely with investigators to help them choose the right approach, generate high-quality data, and move their research forward with clarity and confidence.

"Your Future in Science" is a seminar series designed for graduate research assistants and postdoctoral research associates. Held in-person the 3rd Thursday of every month from 12-1 pm in COMRB, YFIS covers topics about career exploration and different career options, professional skills needed for career success, and preparing for the job search.