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Student Experience
The stories, events and accomplishments of the student body that create the KGI experience
Business of Bioscience Alumni Spotlight - Chivas Wakuta
July 28, 2010
A professional science masters program that boasts a curriculum of business and science coursework sounds glamorous but what kinds of biotech job opportunities await KGI students after graduation? Chivas Wakuta, a recent graduate with the class of 2010 shares how he leveraged his focus on the Business of Bioscience to acquire a position with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown, NY.
July 28, 2010
A professional science masters program that boasts a curriculum of business and science coursework sounds glamorous but what kinds of biotech job opportunities await KGI students after graduation? Chivas Wakuta, a recent graduate with the class of 2010 shares how he leveraged his focus on the Business of Bioscience to acquire a position with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown, NY.
Bioethics: Misuse of the Orphan Drug Act
July 19, 2010
In 1983, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adopted the Orphan Drug Act (ODA) to encourage pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs for rare diseases by offering incentives including credits for clinical trials and market exclusivity. While the ODA is certainly providing much needed treatment to ailing populations, the potential for exploitation by shrewd businesses calls for future reforms by Tim Cote, the director of the FDA’s Office of Orphan Product Development (OOPD), and other leading officials.
July 19, 2010
In 1983, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adopted the Orphan Drug Act (ODA) to encourage pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs for rare diseases by offering incentives including credits for clinical trials and market exclusivity. While the ODA is certainly providing much needed treatment to ailing populations, the potential for exploitation by shrewd businesses calls for future reforms by Tim Cote, the director of the FDA’s Office of Orphan Product Development (OOPD), and other leading officials.
Business of Bioscience Student Spotlight - Tyson Fetzer
July 8, 2010
Although a slight majority of KGI's class of 2011 is staying on the west coast for their summer biotech internships, you can find students of the MBS program all over the country. Tyson Fetzer sends updates from San Antonio, Texas where he is serving as the assistant to the Project Manager in Technology Commercialization with the Startech Foundation.
July 8, 2010
Although a slight majority of KGI's class of 2011 is staying on the west coast for their summer biotech internships, you can find students of the MBS program all over the country. Tyson Fetzer sends updates from San Antonio, Texas where he is serving as the assistant to the Project Manager in Technology Commercialization with the Startech Foundation.
Medical Devices Student Spotlight - Alice Lai
June 20, 2010
Soon to be second year MBS student, Alice Lai sends updates from her summer internship at Replenish, Inc. As a student on the Medical Devices focus track, Alice was able to leverage her interests in health care and engineering to secure a position with Replenish in Pasadena, CA as an intern in Business Development.
June 20, 2010
Soon to be second year MBS student, Alice Lai sends updates from her summer internship at Replenish, Inc. As a student on the Medical Devices focus track, Alice was able to leverage her interests in health care and engineering to secure a position with Replenish in Pasadena, CA as an intern in Business Development.
Bioethics: What is the sacrifice for automation?
June 14, 2010
Michelle Pesce writes..."This summer, I am interning for a company renowned for revolutionary genetic engineering technology and expertise in bioprocessing technology and biologics manufacturing. Without the basis of science and technology management that I've learned at KGI, I could not identify the value added to the corporation in my summer internship project."
June 14, 2010
Michelle Pesce writes..."This summer, I am interning for a company renowned for revolutionary genetic engineering technology and expertise in bioprocessing technology and biologics manufacturing. Without the basis of science and technology management that I've learned at KGI, I could not identify the value added to the corporation in my summer internship project."
Disease Profile: Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
June 11, 2010
Pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) affects individuals under 16 years of age and accounts for 5% of the total MS cases. With 20,000 cases in the US, it is designated as a rare disease. MS is an autoimmune central nervous system disorder where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the brain and spinal cord axons directly.
June 11, 2010
Pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) affects individuals under 16 years of age and accounts for 5% of the total MS cases. With 20,000 cases in the US, it is designated as a rare disease. MS is an autoimmune central nervous system disorder where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the brain and spinal cord axons directly.
Business of Bioscience Student Spotlight - Adam Calvert
May 18, 2010
Adam Calvert talks to us about his decision to come to KGI, life as a first year student and internship searches. Adam earned a bachelor's degree in Biology and minor in Business from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His interest in business and bioscience careers was first sparked during his work in the BYU Office of Information Technology and his research in an organic chemistry laboratory performing novel total synthesis of natural products.
May 18, 2010
Adam Calvert talks to us about his decision to come to KGI, life as a first year student and internship searches. Adam earned a bachelor's degree in Biology and minor in Business from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His interest in business and bioscience careers was first sparked during his work in the BYU Office of Information Technology and his research in an organic chemistry laboratory performing novel total synthesis of natural products.
Bioprocessing Student Spotlight - Michelle Pesce
May 12, 2010
For this student spotlight, we asked Michelle Pesce, MBS 2011, about her background prior to attending KGI. She attended Santa Clara University where she was a premed student majoring in Biology and minored in Biotechnology. During her undergrad she worked in a biochemistry/molecular biology lab for her senior honors thesis where she acquired a strong foundation in applied science and laboratory techniques.
May 12, 2010
For this student spotlight, we asked Michelle Pesce, MBS 2011, about her background prior to attending KGI. She attended Santa Clara University where she was a premed student majoring in Biology and minored in Biotechnology. During her undergrad she worked in a biochemistry/molecular biology lab for her senior honors thesis where she acquired a strong foundation in applied science and laboratory techniques.
In the News: Genzyme Stocks Out
May 4, 2010
It was a serendipitous occasion when the New York Times published an article detailing the repercussions of Genzyme's drug shortage the very same day that Matt Croughan, distinguished KGI Professor and director of the Amgen Bioprocessing Center, gave a lecture to the first year Bioseparations class on the very same topic.
May 4, 2010
It was a serendipitous occasion when the New York Times published an article detailing the repercussions of Genzyme's drug shortage the very same day that Matt Croughan, distinguished KGI Professor and director of the Amgen Bioprocessing Center, gave a lecture to the first year Bioseparations class on the very same topic.
Business of Bioscience Student Spotlight - Sana Moosa
May 4, 2010
This spotlight is on Business of Bioscience graduate student Sana Moosa who finished her undergraduate studies in Biology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Sana graduated with honors in less than 2 years and came directly to KGI eager to start her career in biotech industry.
May 4, 2010
This spotlight is on Business of Bioscience graduate student Sana Moosa who finished her undergraduate studies in Biology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Sana graduated with honors in less than 2 years and came directly to KGI eager to start her career in biotech industry.