CELEBRATING YOUR ACHIEVEMENT
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Dear Graduates,
Congratulations on your amazing achievement. I commend you on a job well done in earning your degree in biomedical science. Your hard work and discipline have paid off. We are extremely proud of you.
Whether you decide to enter the workforce or pursue more advanced studies, your future is bright. The training you received in the institute has prepared you to compete in a growing industry where you can make a difference. The world is faced with huge problems in human health, and through your classes, internships and research experiences you have developed skills that enable you to contribute to major biomedical advances. We’re excited to see how you'll improve patient care and ultimately save lives.
You're well on your way to success. As director of the institute, I want to offer our continued support as you work to achieve your personal and professional goals. We look forward to staying in touch with you and seeing how you make your mark on the world.
Best wishes,
Jian-Dong Li, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Institute for Biomedical Sciences
Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar
SHIVANI PATEL, 2022 BACHELOR'S PROGRAM GRADUATE
Graduating a semester early from the Biomedical Science and Enterprise program and Honors College, Shivani Patel already has a full-time position with a multinational company.
“My role is very entrepreneurial,” Patel said. “I get to manage a massive business account and learn a lot about the business world. I’m excited for that as a starting point for my end goal, which is to be a full-time entrepreneur.”
MIRANDA BARAS, 2022 MASTER'S PROGRAM GRADUATE
With a decade of experience in emergency medical services, Miranda Baras (M.I.S. ’22) is pursuing a new career focused on biotechnology and medical devices and has even launched her own startup medical device company.
“I was so excited when I found the program,” Baras said. “I didn’t think I had many options. I started the program on the research track initially, but after taking some classes, I fell in love with the business side of things and switched to the professional track.”
JUNSIK SUNG, 2022 PH.D. PROGRAM GRADUATE
With a Ph.D. in Translational Biomedical Sciences under his belt, Junsik Sung is closer to achieving his dream of becoming an independent researcher who develops new drugs to treat human diseases.
“My ultimate career goal is to become an independent researcher who can continue to work in translational biomedical research to develop new drugs for human disease treatment,” Sung said. “I’m always interested in the therapeutics research of human diseases. Basic science is important, but I like that biomedical research is applicable to clinical use. That’s more attractive to me and motivates me the most.”
FALL 2022 GRADUATES
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise
Kalkidan Agafari
Devadutta Balaji
Layth Bukari
Austin Callaway
Skye Johnson
Muhammed Mumen
Princess Ogumgbuaja
Shivani Patel
Ruwaida Rajna
Marium Raza
Myesha Richards
Zoe Robertson
Timothy Romero
Briana Venegas
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise
Miranda Baras/Morrison
Raven Canionero
Abdulgafar Ibrahim
Fatema Tuj Johora
Juhi Khot
Elyse Krawtz
Alyssa Lindsey
Kimberly Mcaleer
Jennifer Rangelov
Charmy Shah
Ph.D. in Translational Biomedical Sciences
Junqing An
Stephen Maurakis
Junsik Sung
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