Indian-American life scientists can advance their careers by networking, receiving help from mentors and pursuing collaborations in academia, industry and the nonprofit sector.
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Junutula, J., Raman, P., Patel, D. et al. Advancing the careers of life science professionals of Indian origin. Nat Biotechnol 28, 757–758 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0710-757
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