Live Webinar for Promega

What: 30-minute Live Webinar Program Overview
Why: To learn about the degree program and its value to biotech professionals
When: 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026
How: Register to receive the link to attend!

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. Meet program faculty, staff, and alumni with the opportunity to ask questions you may have.

The MS in Biotechnology Program has been a close partner with Promega since the degree launched in 2002. Many Promega employees have graduated from the M.S. in Biotechnology Program since 2002 and experienced significant career growth. Other Promega employees actively teach in the master’s program.

Faculty

Sarah Duellman, PhD, Biotech Industry Strategy & Growth Lead, Promega Corporation
Lead Instructor: biomdsci822: Business of Biotechnology: Commercialization Pathways

Heather Gerard, MS, Senior Intellectual Property Protection & Strategy Manager, Promega Corporation
Lead Instructor: biomdsci800: Intellectual Property, Patents, & Licensing

Carol Lindsay, PhD, Regulatory Affairs Program Manager, Promega Corporation
Lead Instructor: biomdsci820: Biotechnology Operations

Thomas Machleidt, PhD, Director of Research, Promega Corporation
Lead Instructor: biomdsci820: Early Drug Discovery

Terri McDonnell, MBA, Director, Global Custom & OEM Commercial Development, Promega Corporation
Lead Instructor: biomdsci812: Project Management & Leadership

Eric Vincent, PhD, Senior Global Program Manager, Promega Corporation
Lead Instructor: biomdsci803: Molecular Technologies I – Diagnostic Testing

Students and Alumni

Class of 2026

• Jesse Tilley, MS, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Promega Corporation (former)

Class of 2025

• Kirsten Wingate, MS, Research Scientist, Promega Corporation

Class of 2023

• Emily Torio, MS, Research Scientist, Promega Corporation

Class of 2022

• Melissa Miesbauer, MS, Associate Product Manager, Promega Corporation

Class of 2021

• Manika Clemente, MS, Production Scientist II – MCBR, Promega Corporation (2017 – 2024)
• Paul Fenner, MS, Bulk Production Supervisor – Fermentation, Promega Corporation
• John Lemmon, MS, Commercial Program Manager, Promega Corporation (2023 – 2026))
• Kathryn Sauter, MS, Senior Business Analyst – Global Logistics, Promega Corporation

Class of 2020

• Tanner Ruechel, MS, Production Scientist II, Promega Corporation

Class of 2019

• Madison Porter, MS, Program Manager, Clinical Operations and Product Delivery, Promega Corporation (2022 – 2025)

Class of 2018

• Rachel (McNulty) Kvalheim, MS, Formulation Scientist II, Promega Corporation

Class of2016

• Darcia Schweitzer, MS, Manager, Marketing Services, Promega Corporation

Class 2014

• Tim Larson, MS, Project Manager, Promega Corporation (2016 – 2025)
• Abigail Davis, MS, Director, Quality Assurance, Promega Corporation (2010 – 2025)

Class of 2011

• Arune Brekke, MS, Research Scientist, Promega Corporation

Class of 2010

• Lynne Sheets, MS, Quality Assurance Scientist 3, Promega Corporation

Class of 2009

• Fernando Bermudez, MS, Supervisor, Bulk Production- Fermentation, Promega Corporation

Class of 2008

• Catherine Cirillo-Koss, MS, Validation Engineer

Class of 2007

• Gretel Celino, MS, Scientist

Class of 2006

• Kathryn Oostdik, MS, Global Product Manager, Clinical Diagnostics, Promega Corporation
• Heather Gerard, MS, Senior Intellectual Property Protection & Strategy Manager, Promega Corporation

Class of 2005

• Victoria Echeverria, MS, Account Manager, Promega Corporation

Class of 2004

• Craig Christianson, JD, MS, Vice President, Commercial Operations, Promega Corporation (2010 – 2022)
• Tracy Worzella, MS, Senior Program Manager, Customer Experience, Promega Corporation

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