Have you ever wondered what you want to do after finishing your PhD? Are you having a hard time choosing between industry and academia because you still need more information to make up your mind? Then this episode is made for you!

We chatted with Vincenzo, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD fellow, about his research journey through academia and industry during his doctoral studies. He shared insights into the differences in working culture between countries and how research is conducted in both sectors. Vincenzo also reflected on transitioning back to academia, managing frequent moves, and the collaborative nature of industry versus the competitive environment of academia. He offered some truly valuable lessons from his experiences, so tune in to hear them all!

This episode was written by Vincenzo Palmacci, hosted by Agnes Draxler (Alumna and early-postdoc researcher at the Department of Nutritional Sciences) and Shara Natalia Sosa Cabrera (Pharmaceutical Sciences), recorded and edited by Simon Schenk-Mair, and produced by Andrea Cabrera (Pharmaceutical Sciences).