In this episode, KGI President Sheldon Schuster chats with Mary Ellen Cosenza, who is a regulatory consultant with more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in the U.S., Europe, and emerging markets. Most recently, she served as the Executive Director, U.S. Regulatory Affairs, at Amgen. During her 20-y ...…

Bienvenidos a el podcast de KGI, mi nombre es Sofia Toro, soy la Decana de Admisión y Becas. Hoy tengo el gusto de estar con Lucia, ella es una de nuestras alumnas que se graduó de KGI en el 2016. Hoy ella está llamando desde Londres, donde hace consultoría. Welcome to the KGI podcast, my name is Sofia Toro, I am the Dean of Admission and Schol ...…

In today’s episode, we turned the mic over to Assistant Director of the PPC and PPA programs Elba Muñoz and Courtney Boudreaux, who is a member of KGI’s first cohort in the Postbac Pre-PA Certificate program. Courtney received a human biology degree at UC Santa Cruz while Elba earned her bachelor’s and master’s at Cal State LA. Through this epi ...…

In today’s episode, we caught up with KGI student Nina Kar, who is part of the Postbac Premedical Certificate program. Nina is on pace to graduate in May 2019 but in addition to the busy schedule as a student at KGI, she leads the Student Scribes organization she started one year ago. Through the interview, this UC Santa Barbara graduate discus ...…

On this week’s episode of the KGI Podcast, we turn the mic over to Brian Avina and Niloy Chakma, a pair of first-year students in the Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing program. Both came to KGI from UC Riverside with different academic backgrounds. Brian earned his undergrad degree in biology and Niloy studied bioengineering.…

Today we have the opportunity to share another rebroadcast of Kira Dineen’s podcast and radio show, DNA Today. In this episode, Kira discusses the genetic counseling graduate program interview process and one of her guests is Brynna Nguyenton, a member of KGI’s first cohort of genetic counseling students. To listen to more genetic themed episod ...…

KGI President Sheldon Schuster chats with Ryan Bethencourt, who is a scientist, entrepreneur, and investor best known for his work as the CEO of Wild Earth and as the co-founder at IndieBio. Ryan is also a member of KGI's advisory council. He is one of the 21st century’s most prolific biotech investors and entrepreneurs through his work funding ...…

In this week's episode, KGI President Sheldon Schuster chatted with Peter Saltonstall, the President and CEO of the National Organization for Rare Disorders – also known as NORD. Peter joined NORD in 2008 after having served for more than 30 years as a senior executive in both for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare environments. Under his lea ...…

On this week’s episode of the KGI Podcast, we turn the mic over to David Ha and Sandra Sanchez. David is an assistant professor of clinical sciences at KGI while Sandra is a PharmD student who will graduate in 2020. During this conversation, they cover a wide range of topics, including: the professional development award recently earned by SSHP ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with Madhumita Suresh, a second-year Master of Business and Science student at KGI. Through her time in Claremont, she has served as a graduate student consultant for a variety of top companies, including Amgen, Roche, and IndieBio. During this interview, she talked a bit about how she discovered KGI and her career p ...…

On this week’s episode of the KGI Podcast, we turn the mic over to a pair of talented researchers with Assistant Professor Travis Schlappi and PhD student Tochukwu Dubem Anyaduba. As they ask each other questions, this is a great opportunity to learn about their cutting-edge research and also hear Dubem describe his career aspirations. --- Keck ...…

In today’s episode, we are joined by Emily Quinn, who is a licensed board-certified genetic counselor. She joined the KGI faculty earlier this year to help build the Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling program. Prior to coming to KGI, Emily served as a clinical genetic counselor at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospita ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with Brian Cohn, chief data scientist at Kaspect and a Graduate Research Fellow for the National Science Foundation, where he is funded to research mathematical theory and clinical practice for measuring and detecting high-dimensional neuromuscular control. Brian is also a consultant to automotive, biomedical, pharma ...…

In today's episode of the KGI podcast, we're joined by two employees of Syneos Health, fresh off an Industry Talk about business and consulting with KGI students.

In today’s episode, we caught up with KGI PharmD student Jennifer Nguyen. Earlier in October, Jennifer receive the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) Student Leadership Award at the society’s annual conference in San Diego. Through this interview, Jennifer talks about the clubs and organizations she’s involved with at KGI an ...…

In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Comeaux, a first-year student in the Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling program. A graduate of UC Santa Cruz, Jacob enters KGI with a wide range of experience, including internships at Amgen and a shadowing experience with Cedar Sinai.

In today’s episode, we caught up with KGI School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Adjunct Associate Professor Dan Kudo. This week, Kudo will receive the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) Distinguished Service Award at the society’s annual conference in San Diego. Through this interview, Kudo talks about his career journey an ...…

In this episode, we got a chance to sit down with Brynna Nguyenton, who is a first-year student in the Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling program. Brynna was featured in a DNA Today podcast earlier this year but in this interview, she’s able to discuss the highlights of the first month in KGI’s genetic counseling program.…

In today’s episode, we sit down with Sofia Toro, KGI’s dean of admissions and financial aid. She covers a wide range of topics, including the Welcoming Week taking place at KGI. For those around campus on September 20, stop by the Founders Room from 12-1 for the signature Welcoming Week event as three KGI students from diverse backgrounds share ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with Jessica Avila, who received the Postbac Premedical Certificate from KGI in 2017 and then earned a Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences this past May. We recorded this episode on September 7 and just a few days after that, she started a new career opportunity at UC San Francisco. Throughout this episode, sh ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with KGI Dean of Students Cindy Martinez, who oversees Student Affairs, Disability Services, Career Services, and Residential Life. She provides leadership, vision, and direction for activities and services that enhance students’ experiences and engagement, along with their internship and employment outcomes. She als ...…

Today we have the opportunity to share a rebroadcast of Kira Dineen’s podcast and radio show, DNA Today. In this episode, Kira discusses the genetic counseling graduate application process and one of her guests is Brynna Nguyenton, who will be one of KGI’s first genetic counseling students this fall. To listen to more genetic themed episodes wi ...…

In today’s podcast, we chat with Paul Grint, who is the CEO of AmpliPhi Biosciences Corporation and also a member of KGI’s Advisory Council. This episode is also co-hosted by KGI Director of Corporate Partnerships Shannon Braun.

In today’s episode, we chat with Brian Cohn, who is a biomedical scientist, inventor, and consultant. He is the Chief Data Scientist at Kaspect. In 2014, Brian earned his bachelor’s degree at Pitzer College while also working on a Team Master’s Project with KGI students.

In today’s podcast, we chat with Jesslyn Magee, who leads the BioPharma Leadership Academy (BPLA), a one-week KGI summer program for underrepresented minority high school students. Jesslyn grew up in Corona, California, and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at Xavier University of Louisiana. She enrolled at KGI and received the Master of Sc ...…

In today’s podcast, we chat with Carlos Herrera and Philippe Adam of Johnson & Johnson Vision. Carlos serves as a global program manager while Philippe is the company’s director of global commercial excellence and strategic insights.

In today’s episode, we chat with Llewellyn Cox, who is BioBuilt’s CEO and Founder. BioBuilt is LA’s accelerator for biotechnology, with a special focus on game-changing ideas for biomanufacturing the products of tomorrow.

In today’s episode, we chat with Nusha Shishegar, who serves as KGI’s international student advisor. Nusha earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at UC Irvine and then followed that with an MBA at Cal State San Bernardino. You can learn more about her work by visiting kgi.edu/international.

In today’s episode, we chat with KGI’s Director of Corporate Partnerships Shannon Braun. Born in Everett, Washington, Shannon earned her undergraduate degree from Washington State University while studying finance and then received an MBA at the University of Montana.

In today’s episode, we chat with Kerry Anne Rambaran, who is an assistant professor of clinical sciences within KGI’s School of Pharmacy. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Kerry Anne moved to the U.S. to pursue and earn her PharmD at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Here at KGI, she teaches in the core curriculum as well as the critical care ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with KGI’s Bernard Tyrrell, who is the associate dean for pharmacy and industry relations as well as a professor of practice for administrative sciences. In the interview, Bernie describes how the fellowship program benefits PharmD students and corporate partners.

In today’s episode, we are chatting with Ken Gruys, who is a professor of practice at KGI and also serves as the program director for the Team Master’s Project. Ken joined KGI in 2004 after 25 years of R&D experience in the private sector working primarily in the area of agricultural biotechnology.

In today’s episode, we are chatting with Alexis Ireland, who is the director of housing operations for COCM – a student housing management company. Alexis is the right person to contact if you’re looking to license an apartment at the new Oasis KGI Commons that will open this fall on the KGI campus.

In today’s episode, we chat with Director of Financial Aid Maryville Tuzon. Through the interview, she discusses the financial aid process and the online resources that are available for incoming and current KGI students.

In today’s episode, we chat with KGI’s Ian Phillips, who is the Norris Professor of Applied Life Sciences, director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapies, and the faculty director for the Postbac Premedical Certificate program. Through this conversation, Ian talks about his time in Claremont, the leadership of KGI President Sheldon Schuster, ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with Catherine Turkel, the president of Novus Therapeutics. Her company develops innovative therapies for patients suffering from ear, nose, throat disorders. Recently, Catherine visited KGI to talk with School of Pharmacy students. During this interview, Catherine talks about mentors being instrumental during her ca ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with Postdoc Professional Masters student John Nguyen. After earning a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside, John moved on to medical school and became an OBGYN. During this interview, he talks about how his medical device idea led him to an application to attend KGI. With the skills he has gained in the PPM program, ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with fourth-year pharmacy student Ashna Ramanlal. After growing up in Florida, Ashna made the long trip to California in 2014 to enroll in KGI’s first class of pharmacy students. Through part of this interview, Ashna describes how she became interested in scientific communications during her rotation. She also shares ...…

KGI hosted its first ever STEM Inc. event on Thursday, March 22, featuring a panel discussion in honor of Women’s History Month on how to succeed in the STEM workplace. This episode features a portion of the panel discussion that took place on March 22. STEM Inc. was formed to promote STEM inclusion to students from KGI, other Claremont College ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with fourth-year School of Pharmacy student Rajan Vaidya. After growing up in Anaheim, Rajan earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from UC San Diego. We completed this interview over Skype as Rajan is working on a policy development rotation in the Sacramento office of Senator Jeff Stone.…

In today’s episode, we chat with second-year pharmacy student Adrienne Desens and Associate Professor Talia Puzantian. Adrienne arrived to KGI after earning her undergrad degree at UC San Diego while Talia is a UC San Francisco alumna. In this interview, they share a preview of Drug Take Back Day, which is coming up in late April. Last year, 46 ...…

In today’s episode of the KGI Podcast, we share a conversation with Ashley Mills, who is the director for KGI’s Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling program that is enrolling its inaugural class this August. Ashley is a licensed and board-certified genetic counselor with seven years of experience in direct clinical patient ...…

In today’s episode of the KGI Podcast, we talked with Greg Comeaux, the executive director of compensation and benefits at Amgen. Through this interview, Greg discusses his visit to KGI to meet with students and he also talks about the ongoing collaboration between the school and Amgen. Greg also provides insight into his daily routine and lead ...…

In today’s episode of the KGI Podcast, we are featuring Yash Ravishankar, who graduated from the Master of Business and Science program in 2015. He now serves as a manager for Amgen in the area of business analytics and information. Originally from Chennai, India, Yash visited KGI earlier this month to talk with KGI students about his current r ...…

In today’s episode of the KGI Podcast, we are featuring Andrew Wood, who graduated from the Master of Business and Science program in 2016. He now serves as a regulatory and business associate at Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. After earning a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from UC Santa Barbara, Andrew began working for Emmaus. In this in ...…

In today’s episode, we are sharing a talk from Atta Zahedi, a second-year Master of Business and Science student at KGI. In this talk held on campus, Atta discussed his experiences of overcoming self-imposed boundaries and navigating obstacles. His goal for the talk is to help others build confidence in talking about their difficulties and to a ...…

In today’s episode, we caught up with Marc Hurlbert, chief mission officer of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in New York, and Leah Eshraghi, who is the clinical research director at the Dr. Susan Love Foundation in Encino, California. Marc and Leah traveled to KGI recently to talk with students about internship and job opportunities. Thr ...…

In today’s episode, we chat with Nancy Matti, who is in her second and final year of the Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing program. After growing up in Temecula, California, Nancy earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at UC Riverside. During this interview, she shares a few of the many highlights from her time in Claremont a ...…

In today’s episode, we are sharing part two of a series of interviews with KGI President Sheldon Schuster. President Schuster became the second president of KGI in 2003, succeeding founding president Henry Riggs. President Schuster was born in San Mateo, California, and earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Californi ...…

In today’s episode, we are sharing part one of a series of interviews with KGI President Sheldon Schuster. President Schuster became the second president of KGI in 2003, succeeding founding president Henry Riggs. President Schuster was born in San Mateo, California, and earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Californi ...…