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Chris Pickett

Chris Pickett
Chris Pickett is a porfolio analyst at Lexical Intelligence. He served as director of Rescuing Biomedical Research and founder and executive director of Indivisible Montgomery. He is a former ASBMB policy fellow.

Articles by Chris Pickett

The time for change is now
Essay

The time for change is now

Sept. 3, 2020
After a a discussion series on systemic issues in biomedical research and how those issues were amplified by the pandemic, Chris Pickett came up with 17 recommendations for universities and departments to enact long-term change.
On equity, power and responsibility in academic research
Diversity

On equity, power and responsibility in academic research

June 9, 2020
The glacial pace at which many universities have diversified belies a supposed commitment to valuing the Black community and what it brings to the institution.
ASBMB to host summit on the sustainability of the research enterprise
Blotter

ASBMB to host summit on the sustainability of the research enterprise

Feb. 1, 2016
Training periods and trainee populations have increased over the past decade despite stagnant federal funding. Learn more about our sustainability summit.
Commit
Essay

Commit

Jan. 1, 2015
Chris Pickett writes frankly about leaving academe: "Finding a job away from the bench can be a frightening prospect. Are you sure you want to leave the bench? Does your training even give you the necessary skills to make this jump?"
The skills you need for a career in science policy
Professional Development

The skills you need for a career in science policy

May 1, 2014
Chris Pickett reflects on the varying paths from the bench to policy careers and offers advice to those just starting out.