Transitions into medical physics

Scientists who moved from particle physics or astrophysics to medical physics sit down with Symmetry to talk about life, science and career changes. "I wasn't one of those people who grew up knowing that they wanted to be a scientist," says Jennifer Pursley. Pursley found her way to physics through enthusiastic and supportive instructors. She conducted research in experimental atomic, nuclear and particle physics before finally discovering medical physics. Medical physicists use their knowledge ...