Our Applied Drug Development students develop the practical and professional skills utilized across the lifecycle of drug development, manufacturing, and ongoing safety management. This program prepares its students to compete for highly desirable drug development jobs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulatory industries.
ADD MS Students
Le An
Credentials: BS
Le is currently working in the discovery formulation group supporting pre-clinical studies. She is looking forward to learning in depth knowledge in the drug development field.
Kwabena Asante Mensah
Credentials: MS
Kwabena’s professional journey is deeply intertwined with his passion for applied drug development. The intricate process of translating scientific discoveries into tangible medications fascinates him, and he’s driven to contribute meaningfully to this field. One of Kwabena’s primary professional interests is in optimizing drug formulation. Kwabena is captivated by the science behind enhancing the efficacy and stability of medications, ensuring they can be delivered to patients in the most effective way possible. Furthermore, Kwabena is dedicated to advancing personalized medicine through his work. Tailoring treatments to individual patients based on genetic makeup and specific medical needs holds immense promise.
Sakshi Balgi
Credentials: BS
Sakshi’s passion for pharmaceutical sciences stems from a lifelong curiosity about medicine and a deep desire to make a difference in people’s lives. She is particularly interested in researching treatments for conditions like Vitiligo, Acne, and Keloids, which impact many individuals and often lack effective solutions. Studying biomedical science has strengthened her analytical skills and deepened her understanding of drug mechanisms. Sakshi is eager to contribute to advancements in biopharmaceutical research, working towards innovative treatments that improve healthcare and pursue research that transforms healthcare for the better.
Zarni Chanapatdaychaporn
Credentials: BS
Zarni is a former Quality Control at Essential Industries. His goal is to become a Formulation Scientist or Regulatory Affairs Specialist, leveraging his quality control and lab technician experience alongside his education in Pharmaceutical Science and Applied Drug Development. Zarni is passionate about making meaningful contributions to health outcomes and aspire to work on innovative projects that ensure medication safety and efficacy, positively impacting lives globally.
Srija Reddy Chintapally
Credentials: PharmD
Srija is looking forward to a career in industrial pharmacy.
Sebastian Karns-Bingham
Credentials: BS
Sebastian’s professional interests are to gain an understanding in the field of drug development in order to ready himself for a career in the field. His goals are not only to do well in his classes, but to also help make a difference outside the classroom.
Amanda Michelle Kauffman
Credentials: BS
Amanda is a Supervisor of Regulatory Affairs at Medline Industries. She is excited to figure that out more in the program and is happy to start in regulatory affairs and progress from there.
Ali Mahmoud
Credentials: BS
Ali is a Research Intern at Abbott Laboratories. Ali hopes the ADD program will provide him with an extensive education of the drug development process and allow him to utilize that knowledge to better the health of society. The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving in the service that is offer and Ali aims to help advance the industry to its full potential in the patient’s best interest.
Layne C Talbott
Credentials: BS
Layne is an Associate Chemist at Celanese Corporation. He is interested in drug discovery, specifically organic synthesis of investigational new drugs. He hopes to learn more about the drug discovery process as well as regulatory information regarding new drugs.
Sophia Wrobleski
Credentials: BS
Sophia is a Lab Chemist at Tradebe. She would like to pursue a career as a pharmaceutical scientist and is open to different intersections.
Sara Zandi
Credentials: PharmD
Sara holds a degree in pharmacy and has gained several years of hands-on experience working in the pharmaceutical industry. Her interest in pharmaceutical sciences has grown beyond conventional drug formulations, leading her to explore the manufacturing of biological products. Recognising the rapid advancements in biotechnology and its potential to revolutionise healthcare, she is eager to deepen her understanding of this field.
Sara has chosen to pursue this program, which offers comprehensive training in the latest methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and scientific advancements. Her ultimate goal is to be actively involved in formulating and producing groundbreaking therapies that address unmet medical needs.
ADD Capstone Students
Tacyana Temple
Credentials: BA
Tacyana is a Lab Technologist at Cryos International. Her goal is to work for a drug development company.
Additional ADD MS Students
- Anusha Yassabattu
- Casey Stikes
- Christopher Stewart
- Ethan Hess
- Emmanuel Esene
- Jacey Lee
- Javier Parra
- Jerome Uwalaka
- Joeson Masuzumi-Cho
- Josh Ladwig
- Kunj Patel
- Liming Chen
- Lino Masullo
- Maryam Abo-rqeeba
- Sai Teja Amaravadi
- Sharmistha Mallick
- Sita Bhargavi Aluri
- Umang Sanjaybhai Dholeriya
- Zachary Argall-Knapp
- Ziyu Cheng