In this episode of the STEM Tea podcast, host AJ Hinton is joined by Corey Reynolds, a Regional Medical Scientific Director in industry. Corey’s background ranges from academics to industry consulting; he applies these varied experiences to mentoring the next generation of Black scientists. In this episode, Corey explains his current role as a medical science liaison (MSL) and how it varies from his experiences in academia. He also discusses the crucial need for more Black scientists in every stage of the scientific process, from student labs to clinical trials. Contents ● Meet Corey 00:56–05:50 ● Understanding and securing a MSL role 05:51–09:11 ● The differences between MSL and academic roles 09:12–12:36 ● Dealing with uncertainty in an industry role 12:37–16:25 ● Mentoring Black students at different institutions 16:26–19:19 ● Black in Physiology as a place of sanctuary and mentorship 19:20–26:22 ● The impact of winning awards 26:23–28:49 ● Encouraging collaboration 28:50–32:29 ● Corey’s life outside of work 32:30–33:53 ● Reversing the downward trajectory of diversity in higher education 33:54–40:42 ● Championing increased clinical trial diversity 40:43–44:24 To learn more about Black in Physiology, listen to our podcast with founder Clintoria Williams.