The Biotechnology and Life Science Advising (BALSA) Group is a non-profit organization founded and led by Washington University [St. Louis, Missouri] graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The BALSA Group provides short-term consulting services to companies ranging from small start-ups to large corporations, and facilitates closer collaborations between the local business community and Washington University researchers and students. The group also assists local biotechnology firms to explore opportunities, achieve growth, and maximize profits, while providing opportunities for student members to obtain real-world experience in the commercial scientific sector. The BALSA Group's reciprocal approach benefits both the local entrepreneurial and business community, and provides a unique training opportunity to better prepare students as they enter the workforce. This approach is a novel model which can be applied to many industries and geographical regions.

Short-term consulting for career development

247th National Meeting (2014)

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