12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025
30-min Program Overview
What: 30-minute Live Webinar Program Overview
For: Employees to learn about the M.S. in Biotechnology Program
When: 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Where: Online via Zoom (register for link)
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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 2026. Have the opportunity to ask meet program faculty, staff, and alumni and ask questions you may have.
Many Catalent employees have graduated from the M.S. in Biotechnology Program and experienced dramatic career growth (see the list below).
Catalent Employees with the MS in Biotechnology Program
Faculty
Kristen Birschbach, PhD, Director, Program Management, Catalent
Co-Instructor: biomscsci812: Project Management & Leadership
Guest Speakers
Jaime Palma, Director of Manufacturing Execution, Catalent
biomscsci830: Professional Development and Effective Management
Patrick Klipstine, Vice President of Program Management – Biologics, Catalent
biomscsci812: Project Management & Leadership
Current Students & Alumni
Class of 2027
- Ethan Luebbers, Associate Scientist I – Quality Control Microbiology, Catalent
- Emily Monge Velasquez, Associate Scientist – Upstream Process Development, Catalent
- Bryan Nothem, Production Scientist, Catalent
Class of 2026
- Samantha Parker, Process Engineer, Catalent
- Youssaf Rouiha, Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician, Catalent
- Pa Jai Vue, Technical Writer, Catalent
Class of 2025
- Amala Uli, MS, Senior Associate Scientist, Catalent
Class of 2024
- Sean Carlson, MS, Supervisor, cGMP Biomanufacturing – Downstream, Catalent
- Marshall Christensen, MS, Quality Assurance Specialist, Catalent
- Callen Rogers, MS, Senior Associate Scientist, Catalent
- Christopher Webster, MS, Senior Associate II – Quality Assurance, Catalent
Class of 2023
- Amanda Lee, MS, Senior Associate Scientist, Catalent
Class of 2022
- Ivan Asiimwe, MS, Associate Scientist – Quality Control, Catalent
- Ashley Hallfrisch, MS, Scientist – Analytical Development, Catalent (Featured Alumni Profile)
Class of 2021
- Nikunj Makwana, MS, Supervisor, cGMP Biomanufacturing, Catalent
- Meghana Telugu, MS, Process Development Scientist, Catalent
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