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Kelvin S. L. Chan, PhD

Entrepreneur, investor, operator, pianist

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Scripps Research Institute Video series – PhD Pathways

I was recently selected to be featured on PhD Pathways, TSRI’s video series. In it, I reemphasized the importance of being proactive to build relationships, volunteer and look for leadership opportunities, to mentor, and be mentored. Thank you Scripps!  …

By Kelvin Chan | July 17, 2014 | Uncategorized | No Comments |
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The secret to a successful graduate career: Be Proactive

Let’s face it – Graduate school (and I would include post-doctoral stints here too) is an intense educational phase when expectations are heaped on the students to do cutting-edge research, to publish, to have a social life, to gain professional development, to find…

By Kelvin Chan | July 7, 2014 | Graduate school, Leadership, Networking | No Comments |
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Is an MBA necessary to become a life science VC?

A month ago, a mentor strongly advised that I do an MBA. The mentor, a corporate attorney who has his own firm, asked me to consider a part-time remote MBA to get the qualification, and gain the accompanying knowledge. Anyone…

By Kelvin Chan | July 1, 2014 | Business, entrepreneurship, Finance, Venture Capital | 2 Comments |
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Kelvin Chan has a Ph.D. from The Scripps Research Institute, B.A.(Hons) from University of Cambridge, and is a fellow of A*STAR, Singapore. He identifies as a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a concert pianist. more...

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