#16 How to build a career in genomics ft. Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa,

A driving force in genomics research and innovation<br /><br />In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul sit down with Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa to talk about her extensive experience in research and innovation in the academic and private sectors. <br /><br />Catalina walks us through her career trajectory that spans over 20 years in seven different countries – from studying medicine in Medellin, Colombia to working for an international pioneer in the world of biobanking and genetics in Reykjavik, Iceland to now leading research efforts for COVID-19 in Canada.<br /><br />Listen to this episode to learn about the fascinating ways in which genomics can be applied across different industries to propel innovation forward.<br /><br />Outline of this episode:<br />[0:28] - A popular name in Latin America<br />[2:00] - The next pandemic<br />[3:20] - Introducing Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa<br />[4:55] - An interest in genomics<br />[12:35] - The importance of genetics<br />[15:45] - A career in genetics<br />[19:12] - Leading Canada’s COVID-19 Genomics Network<br />[21:53] - Lessons learned from the pandemic<br />[24:53] - Skills for success <br />[29:38] - Outlook on the pandemic<br />[32:34] - On the anti-vaccine movement<br />[34:30] - Pandemic preparedness<br />[37:36] - The benefits of ancestry tests<br />[44:39] - How to be the difference<br />[46:40] - Advice for other women in science<br /><br />Resources & people mentioned:<br />Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa<br />Genome Canada - CanCOGeN<br />Inmigrant & International Women in Science<br />Johanna Molina<br />Paul Lynskey<br />The Intern Group