MelanInScience x UC Davis STEM Connect: Mastering the Technical Interview with Denali Therapeutics

​Aiming for a research, lab, engineering, or tech-focused role? Technical interviews can feel intimidating — but with the right strategies, you can walk in prepared and confident.

​This hands-on workshop, hosted by industry professionals from Denali Therapeutics, will equip students with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in technical interviews across biotech, biopharma, and tech sectors.

​During the session, you’ll learn how to:

• ​Break down common technical interview formats and expectations

• ​Approach problem-solving questions clearly and logically

• ​Communicate your thought process — even when you’re unsure

• ​Demonstrate relevant lab, computational, and analytical skills

• ​Navigate live technical challenges and take-home assessments

​You’ll leave with:
✔ Increased confidence in showcasing your technical strengths
✔ Awareness of what hiring teams evaluate in technical roles
✔ Practical tools to stand out as a capable and prepared candidate

​Whether you’re pursuing internships or launching your professional career, this workshop will help you turn your technical expertise into interview success — with guidance straight from the professionals shaping the future of neurodegenerative disease therapeutics.

**NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER WITH A VALID UC DAVIS EMAIL ADDRESS TO ATTEND THIS EVENT**