North Carolina State University
Master of Microbial Biotechnology
Certificate in Downstream Biomanufacturing
Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Sciences
Concentration Biotechnology and Plant Breeding | Minor: Biology
GPA | 4.0
Aug 2025 - May 2027
Aug 2021 - May 2025
Education
Master of Microbial Biotechnology Program
The Master of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) program is a professional science master's degree. The program offers a unique mix of science and business courses to prepare students for positions in the biotech industry. The program also provides students with a well-rounded range of experiences, including consulting practicum projects, internships, capstone projects, advanced business and science coursework, and more.
Additional Expierence
In addition to gaining my Master's degree in microbial biotechnology, I am pursuing a Certificate of Downstream Biomanufacturing through NC State's BTEC Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center. With this certificate program, I will take courses including Project Management, Global Regulatory Affairs, Biological Processing Science, Downstream Process Development, and cGMP Downstream Operations.
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Career Objectives
I am currently bridging the gap between my scientific background and the business of biotech.
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In the short term: I am deepening my technical and compliance expertise through NC State’s BTEC program (Downstream Biomanufacturing) and Regulatory Science studies.
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In the long term: I aim to leverage this dual perspective to lead the commercialization of products that prioritize environmental sustainability and patient outcomes.
I am particularly interested in opportunities within Project Management, R&D strategy, and Regulatory Compliance.
MBA Coursework
MBA 586: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues in the Life Science Industry
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Explored the unique regulatory, legal, and business environment of biotechnology and pharmaceutical development
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Gained understanding of pre-clinical research, regulatory pathways, and reimbursement strategies
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Examined ethical and legal considerations in biomedical research, marketing, and drug commercialization
MBA 585: Current Topics in Bioscience Management
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Study business trends across the Global BioSciences industry.
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Understand business value chain, R&D product lifecycle, key elements of product discovery and development, and regulatory considerations.
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Here you can see my group's final presentation on FDA modernization
BEC 575: Global Regulatory Affairs for Medical Products
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Understand the drug development life cycle.
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Compare and contrast the regulatory requirements for developing, testing, manufacturing, and selling different types of medical products.
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Conduct an audit of a GMP manufacturing facility and document potential compliance issues and corrective actions.