Zaina Banihani’s journey from STEM doubts to doctorate success
Zaina Banihani developed a fascination for the technical and engineering aspects of pharmaceuticals - despite being discouraged from pursuing STEM
Sherman Yu is bridging science and art in the pursuit of regenerative medicine
“I like to say I’m a scientist during the day and a movement artist by night.” Sherman Yu, PharBE '24
PharBE alumna Kayla Garrett on finding your niche
"After working for a few years manufacturing clinical trials, I knew that I was interested in taking my career in a slightly different direction,” Kayla said. “I wanted to learn more about what my manufacturing role meant for the bigger picture of a clinical trial and if there were other roles that suited me.” more...
PharBE alum Robb Poier on the value of lifelong learning
Whether it is serving in the United States Army or working on breakthrough cancer therapies, Robb Poier (PharBE ‘23) has always been passionate about helping people and doing good in the world. more...
Xochitl Vasquez, PharBE alumna at Maze Therapeutics
“Applying for the PharBE master’s program was a bit of an impulse decision, but the degree completely transformed my career trajectory,” Xochitl says. more...
Kristen Fetchko, PharBE Alumna at CytoSorbents
When Kristen Fetchko was interviewing for a new job last summer, her UW Master’s in Pharmaceutical Bioengineering (PharBE) degree caught the attention of prospective employers. more...
Jeffrey Chu, PharBE Alumnus at Horizon Therapeutics
“Most programs, at least for master’s, are very rare in terms of the breadth that the UW PharBE program offered, from clinical to commercial to process development,” Jeffrey says. more...
Sean Malone, PharBE alumnus at Aldevron
In 2020, Sean graduated from the PharBE program and joined Catalent as a specialist I, manufacturing protein therapeutics. more...
Meet Stephanie Baptiste, PharBE alumna and manager at Amgen
“My favorite [PharBE] class was also my most challenging class – Clinical Development – because it forced me to put in practice what I was learning,” Stephanie says. more...
Joyce Chan, PharBE Alumna at Moderna Therapeutics
“The program definitely gave me a deeper understanding of drug development and pharmaceuticals, and has helped me better do my job,” Joyce says. more...
Blake Englebert, PharBE alumnus at Shape Therapeutics
I have always had an interest in science, specifically biology. Pursuing a bioengineering degree allowed me to have a career where I really enjoy what I am doing. more...
Mike Maldazys, PharBE Alumnus at Juno Therapeutics
“The [drug discover and design] course was essentially a history of the coolest, outside-the-box techniques that cell scientists have used to develop drugs,” Mike says. more...
Brianne Broughton, PharBE alumna at AGC Biologics
“[In pharmaceutics II] we went over new drug applications and biologics license applications. Being able to see that process from start to finish has been really helpful,” Brianne says. more...
Tracey Stevens, PharBE alumna at Bluebird Bio
When Tracey Stevens (PharBE '12) learned of the PharBE program, she saw it as an opportunity to advance her career. more...
Robert Stadelman, PharBE Alumnus at REGENXBIO
When attending the PharBE program, Robert appreciated being able to attend classes while having a career and raising two small children. more...