What Graduates Have to Say About the Program…

“My participation in the program marked a very fundamental and critical step in my career development. Although I am still undecided about my career goals, I feel immensely informed and prepared in a way that I could never have achieved by just completing the traditional graduate work of the PhD in Neuroscience. It is unfortunate that this kind of preparation isn’t included in the traditional graduate coursework. I am grateful that the Center for Biotechnology has been able to fill this critical gap in graduate education.”

Ph.D Candidate, Department of Neurobiology & Behavior, Stony Brook University

“The program was of tremendous value. It has changed my approach towards finding a job and given me more confidence entering the interviewing process. I feel that I am much more marketable to employers because I can clearly articulate how I can be of value to their company.”

Ph.D Candidate, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

“The idea that networking is critical was very thoroughly emphasized. In addition, it helped me realize not just that I wanted to go into industry, but also what I wanted to do there - business strategy type things. It helped me define my goals and think about the line of action I must take to achieve my long-term goal.”

Ph.D. Candidate, Cellular & Molecular Pathology, Stony Brook University

“I’ve obtained a more complete understanding of how departments with seemingly separate functions integrate to achieve a company’s goals. It’s given greater context and meaning to the work I am accomplishing.”

Analytical Chemist, Forest Laboratories

“The course was very well done. The course directors took the lessons very seriously, were well-prepared and aided the students in exploring the many professional niches in industry. I wish a course like this had been available earlier in my education.”

Scientist, Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals

“The course dramatically changed my short-term career goals by providing great depth and breadth of insight into the biotech industry.”

Ph.D. Candidate, Biological Sciences, Columbia University

“The program has had a profound effect on all of us and I am looking forward to staying connected with other course participants and with our industry contacts. I strongly recommend that graduate students in biomedical engineering and similar fields take advantage of this program early in their careers.”

MS, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University

“The course has helped me identify my specific career path and equipped me with the basic rules I’ll use along that path. I’ve gained some very useful insights into the intersection of science and business.”

MS, Associate Scientist, OSI Pharmaceuticals

“The course exceeded my expectations. I found the classes covering the Business of Bioscience, the Product Development Process and Regulatory Affairs particularly useful. I now have a better sense of where my career is headed and how to get there, and that’s a great feeling!”

Ph.D, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

“The key point in the program was the hard work and effort invested in group presentations that helped foster a better understanding of how decisions are made in industry.”

MS, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University

“I met some interesting and influential people and got clear picture of how I can fit in the pharmaceutical industry. There was a substantial amount of theoretical learning and practical teamwork experience that might turn out to be even more valuable in the end.”

Ph.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine

“I got a great overview of the process of drug development. I have learned some of the lingo of the field and have a better understanding of what it takes to bring a drug to market.”

Ph.D., Cancer Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

“The program enhanced my understanding of the bioscience industry, and suggested how I can leverage my skills to add value in the industry.”

MBA, Portfolio Manager/Assistant Vice-President, Fleet Boston Financial Corp.

“The program has helped tremendously. It gave valuable insights into what the bioscience industry has to offer and provided great networking opportunities.”

Ph.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine

“While the program provided very useful knowledge about the bioscience industry, I think the networking opportunities are the most important aspects.”

Ph.D. Candidate, Biochemistry & Structural Biology, Stony Brook University