12:00pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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 3, 2026
How: RSVP 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.
Many Thermo Fisher Scientific employees 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Employees and the MS in Biotechnology Program
Students and Alumni
Class of 2028
- Quinlan Cummings, Scientist I, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Braxton Farrin, Supervisor – Reference Standard Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Ania Hoang, Scientist I, Thermo Fisher Scientific (2023 -2026)
- Jan Kuljak, Laboratory Analyst, Thermo Fisher Scientific (2023 -2026)
- Emma Liebzeit, Scientist I, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Grace O’Keefe, Scientist I, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Abbi Van Beek, Scientist II, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Ben Wang, Scientist I, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2027
- Ben Adamski, Associate Scientist – Biopharmaceuticals, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Joseph Morrow, Assistant Scientist – Microbiology, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Ian Radspinner, Metrologist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Ethan Severns, Scientist II – Biopharmaceuticals, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Emma Smith, Scientist III – Technical Project Manager
Class of 2026
- Megan Cohan, Scientist II, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Kathy Ryan, Scientist II, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2025
- Jason Allison, MS, Scientist – Cell & Gene Therapy, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Laura Keller, MS, Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Ian Luna, MS, Senior Scientist – Microbiology, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Kaitlyn Pickrel, MS, Program Manager I, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2024
- Surabhi Bhatta, MS, Technical Project Manager – Cell & Gene Therapy
- Gary Chaffee, MS, Chemist II, Thermo Fisher Scientific (Milwaukee)
- Matthias Hahn, MS, Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Harrison Hansen, MS, Associate Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2023
- Bridgette Burke, MS, Scientist – Data Review, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2021
- Victor Jarjue, MS, Operations Supervisor, Thermo Fisher Scientific (Fitchburg) (2022-2025)
- Herfrank Loyo, MS, Senior Scientist – Cell Lab, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Garima Singh, MS, Technical Project Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2020
- Sarah Datza, MS, Associate Research Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Austin Oliphant, MS, Scientist – Cell & Gene Therapy, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2019
- Adam Bucane, MS, Group Leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Ashley Sanner, MS, Senior Group Leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Laura Dwyer, MS, Associate Group Leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Katelyn Van Dyck, MS, Project Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2016
- Jessie Oh, MS, Global Market Development Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific (Fitchburg) (2014-2024)
Class of 2015
- Melissa Budde, MS, Group Leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Jerott Moore, MS, Manager – ASD Lab Informatics, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- James Raschke, MS, Associate Group Leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2013
- America Mast, MS, Associate Director, Global Medical Writing, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2012
- Lindsay Noyes, MS, Senior Group Leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2010
- Nick Cartwright, MS, Validation Analyst, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Jared Finger, MS, Principal Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2009
- Andrew Nye, MS, Senior Manager – Custom Media and Solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2008
- Nicholas Neds, MS, Senior Group Leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Class of 2007
- Julie Chancellor, MS, Associate Director, Thermo Fisher Scientific
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