Dr. Stacey Ogden

Graduated with Ph.D. in 2002
Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at Dartmouth Medical School

I was very impressed with the MolGen interview process..........I found everyone I spoke with to be very knowledgeable and likeable, and was impressed with the wide range of research that was taking place in the department. I felt like UC/MolGen would provide me with the opportunity to get involved in new fields of study that I had not previously considered............ During my graduate work at UC, I was able to develop skills that allowed for me to become a strong, independent researcher. I learned how to manage a project largely on my own, but found guidance readily available when I needed it............. Also, because of the wide range of research disciplines within the department, I was able to think about my work in a more "global" sense. I think that this is a valuable skill because many people tend to become too specialized in their thinking, and may miss opportunities to expand their own research............ First year course work allowed for a great deal of interaction with fellow graduate students, and as a result, I felt that I was able to make friends quickly. Additionally, the graduate student association planned frequent social events, allowing for interactions with students in other departments. Strong interpersonal relationships were beneficial to my research in that social conversations frequently became scientific discussions............ I feel like the training that I received at UC/MolGen has mad me very competitive in my current position. I have moved on to an academic post-doc, and find that I frequently call upon skills and information that I learned during my graduate studies............The aspect I most enjoyed about living in Cincinnati was that it offers much of what people expect of a larger city, but has the feel of a smaller Midwestern town. There are always a variety of cultural and sporting events to attend, shopping is quite good, and the restaurants are diverse and very good. Now that I have moved away from the area, I find that I quite miss it, and look forward to the next opportunity to visit.