12:00pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
30-min Program Overview
What: 30-minute Program Overview Webinar
Why: Learn about the program’s curriculum and its value to biotech professionals
When: 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Register to Attend the Webinar
Dr. Natalie Betz, Academic Director, will give a short presentation providing an overview of the M.S. in Biotechnology Program. Learn about the curriculum, the unique course schedule for full-time workers, the types of career outcomes to expect, and how to apply for Fall 2027.
Many Abbott employees (formerly Exact Sciences) have graduated from the M.S. in Biotechnology Program and experienced dramatic career growth (see the list below). Meet some of those employees and have an opportunity to ask them about their experiences.
Abbott Employees and the MS in Biotechnology Program
Students and Alumni
Class of 2028
- Shaunak Acharya, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Abbott
- Alycia Riehl, Associate Research Scientist II, Abbott
Class of 2027
- Owen Grafe, Associate Scientist, Operations Product Support, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
- Brooke McCaffrey, Quality Assurance Associate, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
Class of 2026
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Chiemeka Chioma, MS, Process Development and Automation Scientist I, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
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Hussainatou Drammeh, MS, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
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Hanna Mabesa, MS, Research Associate II, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
Class of 2025
- Emma Tumilty, MS, Manager, Screening Solution Specialists – WI, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
Class of 2023
- Jade Halverson, MS, Senior Clinical Laboratory Trainer, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
- Jessica Lutgen, MS, Senior Scientist, Tech Transfer, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
- Connor McCord, MS, Product Support Scientist, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
- Aileen Murphy, MS, Senior Product Support Scientist, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
Class of 2022
- Randall Specht, MS, Senior Manager, Commercial Development, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
Class of 2021
- Karali Hammerschmidt, MS, Senior Operations Delivery Manager, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
Class of 2017
- Kathy Harings, MS, Research Scientist, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
Class of 2016
- Michael Matter, MS, Manager – Research & Development, Abbott Cancer Diagnostics
- Caleigh Rasmussen, MS, Supervisor – Enterprise Sourcing, Exact Sciences (2014 – 2022)
The Biotech Program's Commitment to Employers
Value To Employers
The M.S. in Biotechnology Program can be a powerful tool for employers to recruit, develop and retain their highest potential workers. Find out how supporting employees earning this degree benefits employers...