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To Do Lists

By Nerissa | March 18, 2024 | Comments Off on To Do Lists

I’m a list maker! I LOVE my to-do lists.  They keep me organized and allow me to focus. My daughter takes the to-do list to a new level by organizing hers in categories – I suspect this is genetic! Ha!…

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Parkinson’s Law

By Nerissa | March 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Parkinson’s Law

Have you heard of Parkinson’s Law? No, not Parkinson’s disease, which is what many physicians will immediately associate with. Parkinson’s Law is the concept that work will expand to fill available time. Many people work toward deadlines; think about that…

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Reflections on Patagonia

By Nerissa | March 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Reflections on Patagonia

I just finished hiking the “O Circuit” (or “Big Circuit” to the Chilean locals!) with 10 friends and colleagues from the biotech/pharma industry. We covered ~90 miles in 9 days over some of the most beautiful terrain I’ve ever seen…

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Rare Disease Day

By Nerissa | February 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Rare Disease Day

Rare diseases, often overlooked and misunderstood, affect millions of people around the world. On the last day of February each year, the global community comes together to raise awareness and advocate for those facing the challenges of rare diseases. Rare…

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What I Enjoy About My Career in Pharma

By Nerissa | February 19, 2024 | Comments Off on What I Enjoy About My Career in Pharma

Today’s blog was originally published in 2021… What I Enjoy About My Career in Pharma Many physicians are concerned about transitioning to pharma because of the stigma around this industry.  When I was considering my first job in pharma I…

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Patagonia!!

By Nerissa | February 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Patagonia!!

I’ll soon be heading to Patagonia to hike the “O Circuit”. It’s almost 75 miles in 8 days with what I’ve been told are some of the most amazing views in the world!  Travel is a topic that comes up…

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