The Postdoctoral Program brings together postdoctoral fellows and Genentech scientists for their mutual benefit. The primary aim is for Genentech scientists to train postdocs to conduct research of the highest possible quality in scientific areas of interest to the postdoc and the company. A guiding tenet for postdoc research is timely publication in prestigious journals, after filing patent applications where appropriate. Postdocs are actively encouraged to present their research at internal and external meetings. Mentors are additionally expected to nurture skills in their postdocs that will enable them to develop into independent scientific investigators. Overall, the Genentech postdoc program is designed to create a vibrant and supportive environment for rigorous scientific training. Genentech benefits greatly from the program by gaining new ideas, techniques and cutting-edge capabilities.

Postdoc Program Activities Annual Offsite Meeting Research Directors and science VPs are also invited to the annual postdoc offsite. The scientific program includes a keynote speaker from outside of Genentech and postdocs presenting their own work in talks and a poster session

Onsite Postdoc Meetings Held twice monthly, two postdocs present their latest research at each meeting.

Postdoc Seminar Series As part of an annual seminar series, postdocs invite and host 10 to 12 speakers of their choosing.

Postdocs and their mentors gather at the annual postdoc offsite.
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