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A Seven-Day Career Switch
Ana Martins (MBP ’25) leverages MBP’s hands-on approach to shape cutting-edge in vitro models as an associate scientist at AbbVie.May 16, 2026
Biology for the Non-Biologist
Abbie Stringer’s new MBP course asked students to go beyond memorization to develop a deeper understanding of biology as it applies to business and biotech.May 1, 2026
Antonio Daniels, Aaron W. Saak to Speak at 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
On June 15, the two respected alumni will address graduates at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 30, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
4 Questions About Storytelling in Biotech
Biotech Nexus participants shared how and why storytelling matters to their jobs — and how students should leverage it when looking for roles after graduation.Apr 14, 2026
Preparing for a Consulting Career
Param Hemani (MBP '26) began his time in MBP knowing just what he wanted to do afterward. Thanks to his time in the program, he already secured his dream job.Apr 2, 2026
Coordinating Oncology and Immunotherapy Research
Hannah Cook (MBP '25) explains how Northwestern Engineering's Master of Biotechnology Program (MBP) prepared her to make a difference at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.Mar 26, 2026
Strengthening the Cohort Connection
Rawan Abualjass (MBP ‘27) is hoping to use her position as president of the Association of Biotechnology Students to strengthen bonds among her MBP classmates.Mar 10, 2026
Career Advice from a Biotech CEO
Ameet Mallik ('94, MBP '95) talks about his work at ADC Therapeutics and what advice he gives young people about standing out in the job market.Feb 10, 2026
Luijten Named New Northwestern Provost
Erik Luijten, a McCormick associate dean and professor, will become Northwestern’s chief academic officer.Jan 7, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Christine Schyvinck Urges Graduates to Embrace Creativity, Leadership, and Iteration
The president, CEO, and chairman of Shure Incorporated, Schyvinck spoke at the Dec. 13 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony, reciting how three principles have guided her career.Dec 15, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Christine Schyvinck to Speak at PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony
A longtime Shure executive whose leadership has driven the company’s global expansion, operational excellence, and culture of innovation, Schyvinck will speak at the December 13 ceremony.Dec 10, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Applying MBP Lessons to UCB Internships
Three current students look back on their time in London as interns for pharmaceutical manufacturer UCB.Nov 23, 2025
Model Behavior
Don Low is helping shape the development and integration of AI in biotechnology and brings a quarter century of experience to the MBP Industrial Advisory Board.Nov 12, 2025
Selling and Scaling at a Startup
Jeff Ehrhardt took MBP students behind the scenes of what it's like to launch an industrial biotechnology company.Oct 31, 2025
