Live Webinar for PPD

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 link to attend!

RSVP to Attend the Live 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 2026.

Many PPD employees have graduated from the M.S. in Biotechnology Program and experienced dramatic career growth (see the list below).

Faculty (Former)

• Gene McNally, PhD, Vice President – Scientific Consulting, PPD

Students & Alumni

Class of 2027

• Ben Adamski, Associate Scientist – Biopharm, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
• Joe Morrow, Associate Scientist, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
• Ian Radspinner, Associate Scientist, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
• Ethan Severns, Scientist I – Biopharm, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
• Emma Smith, Scientist, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)

Class of 2026

• Megan Cohan, Scientist II – Clinical Lab Specialistist, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
• Anna Mikat, Scientist II, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)

Class of 2025

• Jason Allison, Scientist, PPD
• Patrick Berges, Associate Scientist, PPD
• Laura Keller, Scientist, PPD
• Ian Luna, Senior Scientist – Microbiology, PPD
• Kaitlyn Pickrel, Associate Project Manager, PPD

Class of 2024

• Ojas Bhargav, MS, Scientist I, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
• Matthias Hahn, MS, Associate Scientist, PPD
• Harrison Hansen, MS, Associate Scientist, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
• Amy Rodriguez Garcia, MS, Scientist II, PPD

Class of 2023

• Surabhi Bhatta, MS, Specialist II – Clinical Scientist, PPD
• Bridgette Burke, MS, Scientist – Data Review, PPD

Class of 2020

• Sarah Datza, MS, Associate Research Scientist, PPD

Class of 2019

• Ashley Sanner, MS, Senior Group Leader, PPD

Class of 2018

• Laura Dwyer, MS, Associate Group Leader, PPD
• Brian Ip, MS, Quality Auditor II, PPD

Class of 2016

• Charlotte Chadwick, MS, Associate Director – Business Development, PPD

Class of 2015

• Melissa Budde, MS, Operations Group Leader, PPD
• Jerott Moore, MS, Associate Manager, PPD
• James Raschke, MS, Associate Group Leader, PPD

Class of 2014

• Khammawan Kohler, MS, Technical Operations Manager, PPD

Class of 2013

• America Mast, MS, Senior Manager, Global Technical Writing, PPD

Class of 2012

• Lindsay Noyes, Senior Group Leader, PPD

Class of 2010

• Jared Finger, MS, Principal Scientist, PPD

Class of 2007

• Julie Chancellor, MS, Associate Director, PPD

More alumni and students