Meet Our Recent Graduates
The Institute for Biomedical Sciences recently celebrated the accomplishments of our bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. students who earned their degrees. Meet some of our recent graduates and learn about their academic achievements.
Biomedical Science Graduate Begins New Chapter as Dental StudentKripa Sharma (B.I.S. ’23) hopes to one day increase access to dental care and bridge healthcare disparities.
Aspiring Dentist Combines Love for Artistry, Community Into Dream CareerSarah Santiago (B.I.S. ’24) has set her sights on becoming a dentist, with hopes of one day opening her own dental practice or leading the Division of Oral Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences Fulfills Family DreamSandhya Padmanabhan (Ph.D. ’24), a graduate of the Translational Biomedical Sciences program, was inspired to earn a Ph.D. to fulfill her father’s dream. Now, she wants to make a difference in the study of infectious diseases.
Student-Athlete Uses Biomedical Science Knowledge to Pursue Healthcare CareerAngel Ferary (B.I.S. ’24) juggled many responsibilities at Georgia State, including playing on the beach volleyball team, coaching part time and completing an internship at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Master’s Graduate Combines Love for Data With ResearchKotryna Diktonaite (M.I.S. ’23) wanted to pursue a career that focused on both research and data, so she completed an online certification in data analysis in addition to her regular coursework.
Biotechnology Co-Op Sparks Interest in Research CareerAfter landing a co-op at Moderna, Rika Semalty (M.I.S. ’23) knew she wanted to pursue a career as a research scientist.
Aspiring Physician Dreams of Opening Own Medical ClinicLiya Moges (B.I.S. ’23) is one step closer to fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a physician and opening her own medical practice.
Master’s Graduate Builds Career Focused on Business of ScienceAfter earning a science degree and having a variety of jobs in different industries for 10 years, Jennifer Rangelov (M.I.S. ’22) returned to school to take her career to the next level.
Leading By ExampleCarolin Lieber, a Ph.D. student in the Translational Biomedical Sciences program and the recipient of the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science, strives to be a role model.