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Student Experience
The stories, events and accomplishments of the student body that create the KGI experience
BioTECHnology - Competition for the iPad: Tablets Take Over
November 2, 2010
Since the launch of the Apple iPad last April, it seems as though manufacturers have recognized that the tablet could be the next big thing in mobile devices. Apple’s first competitors come from Samsung and Hewlett Packard.
November 2, 2010
Since the launch of the Apple iPad last April, it seems as though manufacturers have recognized that the tablet could be the next big thing in mobile devices. Apple’s first competitors come from Samsung and Hewlett Packard.
MBS Student News - Updates from Student Government
October 28, 2010
With the success of events like Oktoberfest and a joint Halloween party with the Claremont Graduate University, KGI Student Government (SG) is in full swing. Christina Lai recently had an opportunity to sit down with Student Body President, Khush Bhesania for a short chat about her vision for SG.
October 28, 2010
With the success of events like Oktoberfest and a joint Halloween party with the Claremont Graduate University, KGI Student Government (SG) is in full swing. Christina Lai recently had an opportunity to sit down with Student Body President, Khush Bhesania for a short chat about her vision for SG.
In the News: Placebos and the Future of Clinical Trial Design
October 21, 2010
A recent article by the LA Times explained how investigations have found that the effects of placebos used in clinical trials may not be as inconsequential as study designers may have intended. Researchers investigated 176 drug studies and found that the vast majority of these studies failed to mention the contents of the placebos used.
October 21, 2010
A recent article by the LA Times explained how investigations have found that the effects of placebos used in clinical trials may not be as inconsequential as study designers may have intended. Researchers investigated 176 drug studies and found that the vast majority of these studies failed to mention the contents of the placebos used.
In the News - Women in Biotech
September 29, 2010
If you fancy yourself a science-focused entrepreneurial female, there may be a few more reasons to consider a career in the biotech industry. A recent article published by Slate reported that women are more prominent in biotech firms than any other high-tech firm.
September 29, 2010
If you fancy yourself a science-focused entrepreneurial female, there may be a few more reasons to consider a career in the biotech industry. A recent article published by Slate reported that women are more prominent in biotech firms than any other high-tech firm.
MBS Student News - ISPE Spotlight
September 22, 2010
One short year was all it took for four KGI students to build a chapter of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) to the current level of prestige that it enjoys today. The KGI chapter has gained widespread acclaim for their string of successful programming.
September 22, 2010
One short year was all it took for four KGI students to build a chapter of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) to the current level of prestige that it enjoys today. The KGI chapter has gained widespread acclaim for their string of successful programming.
BioTECHnology - Sensors, Devices and Apps
September 15, 2010
Heart rate, blood pressure, caloric intake, and even personality can now be measured and monitored by smart phone applications on the go. Blogger and writer for Wired Magazine, Gary Wolf recently gave a talk at a TED conference (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) describing how people are using mobile apps to measure these life metrics via biometric and pressure sensors.
September 15, 2010
Heart rate, blood pressure, caloric intake, and even personality can now be measured and monitored by smart phone applications on the go. Blogger and writer for Wired Magazine, Gary Wolf recently gave a talk at a TED conference (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) describing how people are using mobile apps to measure these life metrics via biometric and pressure sensors.
Business of Bioscience/Med Devices Student Spotlight - Nick Kampff
September 8, 2010
Although the majority of KGI students choose to complete their summer internships at life sciences companies, there are a handful who cross over into more business focused companies. Nick Kampff, for example, spent this past summer as a Marketing Analyst at Financial Tools, a company in the finance industry.
September 8, 2010
Although the majority of KGI students choose to complete their summer internships at life sciences companies, there are a handful who cross over into more business focused companies. Nick Kampff, for example, spent this past summer as a Marketing Analyst at Financial Tools, a company in the finance industry.
Bioethics: Monsanto and the Extent of Patent Protection
September 1, 2010
If you’ve ever seen a documentary on food or agriculture (e.g. Food Inc.), you’ve probably walked away from it with a less than positive impression Monsanto Company. With a history highlighted by the creation of Agent Orange and recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, as well as being linked with farmer suicides in India resulting from instances of Bt cotton failure, Monsanto has drawn masses of opposition.
September 1, 2010
If you’ve ever seen a documentary on food or agriculture (e.g. Food Inc.), you’ve probably walked away from it with a less than positive impression Monsanto Company. With a history highlighted by the creation of Agent Orange and recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, as well as being linked with farmer suicides in India resulting from instances of Bt cotton failure, Monsanto has drawn masses of opposition.
BioTECHnology – Novartis: there’s an app for that
August 18, 2010
Novartis, the international leader in the manufacture of vaccines and pharmaceutical products has partnered with Apple to develop a consumer iPhone application (app) called VaxTrak. The app is designed to help parents manage their families’ vaccines and preventative care, allowing parents to track their children’s vaccinations and get alerts when updates are due.
August 18, 2010
Novartis, the international leader in the manufacture of vaccines and pharmaceutical products has partnered with Apple to develop a consumer iPhone application (app) called VaxTrak. The app is designed to help parents manage their families’ vaccines and preventative care, allowing parents to track their children’s vaccinations and get alerts when updates are due.
Business of Bioscience/Bioprocessing Student Spotlight - Mona Chughtai
August 10, 2010
What better example of a business and science hybrid than a KGI MBS student pursuing the business of bioscience and bioprocessing focus tracks? Mona Chughtai shares her experiences this summer working with Percepta Associates as an Associate Data Analyst in Carlsbad, CA.
August 10, 2010
What better example of a business and science hybrid than a KGI MBS student pursuing the business of bioscience and bioprocessing focus tracks? Mona Chughtai shares her experiences this summer working with Percepta Associates as an Associate Data Analyst in Carlsbad, CA.