This webinar was part of our dedicated Early Career Researcher (ECR) series and was jointly organised with Spin Up Science. In this webinar, Dr Ben Miles reflected on his exciting career to date – both academic and professional – sharing the knowledge he wishes he’d known from the beginning, and outlining the options available to researchers in innovation.

Dr Ben Miles has built a career unlocking the potential of scientists and scientific discoveries. He is the CEO of Spin Up Science, which supports translating academic discovery into impact; co-founder of the Science Angel Syndicate, an organisation supporting investment in science and co-founder of Protolyst, a digital workspace for professional researchers.

In this webinar, Dr Miles discussed the skills and qualities you can develop to unlock your career potential, build your capability and ultimately excel in your field.

This webinar was chaired by Dr Clara Correia-Melo, Postdoctoral Fellow at The Francis Crick Institute and member of the Biochemical Society's Training Theme Panel.