As the IRF Director and Director of the Applied Biotechnology program, I feel like my opinion is majorly skewed in the positive direction. However, I am one of the many testaments to the success and importance of the program. I can truly say that I would not be where I am today without the courses, training, and guidance that I received in the applied biotechnology program.

The biotechnology program was an integral part of my training as a student. I developed critical technical skills that have advanced my research capabilities and was always encouraged by supportive and talented faculty/staff to create my own learning experiences. I would not be the student researcher I am today without this training!

My time in the Applied Biotechnology Concentration was instrumental in my success as a scientist. The program helped me to grasp the 'basics' of biomedical research through hands-on training in a variety of biochemical assays, microscopic imaging techniques, and other cutting-edge research approaches. This program heightened my personal and professional growth by allowing me to be part of a tight-knit community focused on collaborative science and for that I am so thankful.