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Richard Moss, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies
Executive Director and Co-founder, M.S. in Biotechnology Program
Professor
Kurt Zimmerman, M.S.
Director, Industry Engagement, SMPH
Director, Master of Science in Biotechnology Program
Natalie Betz, Ph.D.
Associate Director and Faculty Instructor, Master of Science in Biotechnology Program
Bryan Husk, M.A.
Assistant Director, Master of Science in Biotechnology Program
Michele Smith, MS SCT(ASCP)
Program Manager, Master of Science in Biotechnology Program
The Master of Science of Biotechnology Program brings together the expertise of the University of Wisconsin's world-class faculty, and the applied experience of the region's most successful biotechnology leaders from private industry.
Natalie Betz, Ph.D.
Associate Director and Faculty Instructor
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Karin Borgh, Ph.D.
Executive Director of BTCI
BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute
Tom Burke, Ph.D.
Director of Genome Engineering
Cellular Dynamics International Inc.
Russ Coff, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Research,
Professor, Management & Human Resources
Wisconsin School of Business
Abigail Davis
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Promega Corporation
Hansi Dean, Ph.D.
Vice President and Head, Discovery Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Ed Elder, Ph.D., R.Ph.
Director, Zeeh Pharmaceutical Experiment Station
UW-Madison, School of Pharmacy
Michael Falk, J.D., M.B.A.
General Counsel
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Scott Fulton, M.S.
Founder and CEO
Cellera, LLC
Fabio Gaertner, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Accounting & Information Systems
Wisconsin School of Business
Martin Ganco, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Management & Human Resources
Wisconsin School of Business
Heather Gerard, M.S.
Intellectual Property Manager
Promega Corporation
Jennifer Gottwald, Ph.D.
Licensing Manager
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Derek Hei, Ph.D.
Director, Waisman Biomanufacturing
Cellular Dynamics International Inc.
Susan LaBelle, M.B.A.
Managing Director
Office of Corporate Relations
Dave Lewis, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer (former)
Arrowhead Research
Thomas Machleidt, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist
Promega Corporation
Terri McDonnell, M.B.A.
Senior Program Manager
Promega Corporation
Eugene McNally, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Product Development and Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc. (PPD)
Pilar Ossorio, Ph.D., J.D.
Professor of Law and Bioethics
University of Wisconsin Law School
Hart Posen, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Associate Professor, Management & Human Resources
Wisconsin School of Business
Marla Rybowiak
Director of Operations
The Employer Group
Jay Schiestle, M.B.A.
Vice President, Operations and Diagnostics
Lucigen Corp.
Richard Schifreen, Ph.D.
Accelerator Program Manager
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Chris Sebranek
Director Of Quality Assurance
LSNE Contract Manufacturing
Ben Seffrood M.B.A., M.S.
Head of Finance
Roche NimbleGen
Laura Strong, Ph.D.
President and COO
Quintessence Biosciences
Charlie Trevor, Ph.D.
Professor, Management & Human Resources
Wisconsin School of Business
Cheryl Vickroy, M.B.A.
Director
Center for Technology Commercialization
Eric B. Vincent, Ph.D.
Global Product Manager
Promega Corporation
Mary Wang, M.A.
ESL Instructor
English as a Second Language, English Department
Mary Westrick, Ph.D.
Vice President, US Phase I (retired)
Quintiles
Scott WildmanPh.D.
Computational Chemist
UW Carbone Cancer Center
The M.S. in Biotechnology program has over 300 alumni since its first graduates in 2004.
Each year the value of the alumni network strengthens as more students graduate and grow their careers.
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison's highly diverse concentration of bioscience expertise makes it a world leader in biotechnology, life science and medical research.
Among United States public universities, UW-Madison ranks 4th in research expenditures, 2nd in non-federally funded research, and 4th in federally funded research. These significant research investments generate results with far-reaching impact.
From life-saving drugs that reduce high blood pressure, to improvements in radiation therapy for cancer, to better solutions for storing human organs awaiting transplant, UW-Madison technologies improve human health and welfare worldwide.
Drawing on the resources and expertise of a global leader in biotechnology and translational research, we've designed the Master of Science (M.S.) in Biotechnology Program for biotechnology professionals who are ready to broaden their understanding and skills—and advance their careers.
If you are a practicing scientist, technical professional, attorney or business/operations strategist who is poised to grow professionally, this program has been built with you in mind.
M.S. in Biotechnology students thrive in a learning environment rich in academic and industrial collaboration.
Leading-edge instructors are drawn from the University of Wisconsin - Madison's highly ranked schools of law, medicine, business, pharmacy, engineering and agricultural and life sciences, as well as the surrounding biotechnology industry.
Through affiliations with the University Research Park, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)—the University's patenting and licensing arm—and the Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute, we provide students an insider's look at emerging technologies and start-up companies.
We encourage you to listen and read about the accomplishments of many of the M.S. in Biotechnology Program's alumni, and then review our impressive and unique curriculum to determine if this is the right program for you.
Prospective Students
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