Traversing industry and academia in biomedicine: the best of both worlds?

Abstract

Careers in biomedicine can take many forms, and one common career decision facing scientists is whether to pursue jobs in academia or industry. In this Viewpoint article, four leading scientists who have spent time in both academia and industry provide their perspectives on both types of workplace, such as whether the environments are really as distinct as they are often perceived to be, as well as how academia-industry collaborations can be a driving force in biomedical research and translation.