Combat Medic to Patient Researcher with Neuroscientist James Hentig, PhD | GSS 018

Dr. James Hentig is a clinical research scientist and retired military veteran.
After his medical retirement from the military in 2012, James went to school to conduct well-funded graduate and postdoctoral research focused on traumatic brain injuries, which laid the foundation for his current work in medical device research.
James joins the podcast to talk about the transition from his military career to his research career, what it’s like to be a patient researcher, and what grad students today should be doing to prepare for a career in industry research.
This is an inspiring episode for anyone who feels emotionally connected to their area of study. Additionally, James shares several key tips on breaking into industry research that you won’t want to miss.
Note: This episode contains discussions of war, physical injury, and mental health issues.
Connect with Jayme on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hentig