12:00pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2025
30-min Program Overview
What: Live Webinar Program Overview with the UW-Madison M.S. in Biotechnology
Why: Learn about the program’s curriculum and its value to biotech professionals
When: 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025
How: RSVP to receive the Zoom link
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.
Many Fortrea employees have graduated from the M.S. in Biotechnology Program since 2002, including Fortrea leaders, Melissa King, Executive Director, Delivery and Development Operations Lead, and Amy Nehmer, Senior Manager, PM Academy.
Fortrea Employees and the MS in Biotechnology Program
Students and Alumni
Class of 2027
- Warren Treis, Laboratory Technician, Fortrea
Class of 2023
- Elena Sandoval, MS, Clinical Operations Supervisor II
- Lena Spencer, MS, Project Coordinator, Fortrea (former)
Class of 2022
- Avni Patel, MS, Project Coordinator II, Fortrea (former)
- Alex Williams, MS, Project Coordinator II, Fortrea (former)
Historical Note:
Before Fortrea became a standalone clinical research company, dozens of Covance and Labcorp Drug Development employees from 2004 to 2022 completed the MS in Biotechnology Program. In fact, more Covance and Labcorp employees have graduated with our MS in Biotechnology degree than from any other company. Many of those earlier graduates later became Fortrea employees.
Class of 2006
- Amy Nehmer, MS, Senior Manager, Project Manager Academicy, Fortrea
- Melissa King, MS, Executive Director, Delivery and Development Operations Lead, Fortrea
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...