Nucleate Australia - Embracing Uncertainty: Building a Career in a Changing World
Nucleate PATH: Inside Careers in Life Sciences
How do you build a career when the future of science is constantly changing?
Join us for a fireside chat with Aaron DeBono, Program Manager at Brandon Capital (CUREator), whose career has taken him from medicinal chemistry research and drug discovery to commercialisation and venture capital. Today, he works with researchers, founders, and investors to help translate promising life sciences innovations into real-world impact.
As science and innovation continue to evolve, so do the careers built around them. Aaron will share his journey of navigating career pivots, embracing uncertainty, and finding opportunities beyond the laboratory.
This event is for you if…
you want insights into how to build a career in a rapidly changing world
you want support on how to embrace uncertainty, including how and when to pivot
you are interested in an honest conversation in the current career landscape
you would like Aaron to answer your career questions
Whether you are considering academia, industry, startups, or you are still exploring your options, this conversation will provide practical insights into building a meaningful and adaptable career in the life sciences.
📅 Thursday, 23rd July 2026
⏰ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
📍 Stone & Chalk, 121 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000
We thank Stone & Chalk for partnering with us on this event!
We extend our appreciation to the sponsors and partners who directly support the Nucleate Australia chapter. Their commitment strengthens our mission to empower emerging founders and expand the biotech innovation ecosystem across the state. Their contributions help create the open-access programming, community events, and founder support that make Nucleate Australia possible.
Chapter Sponsors: University of Melbourne, Monash University, CSL, Sydney Knowledge Hub, GLMR
About the Host:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta