Industry

Apr 3, 2025

NC State Microbial Biotechnology Students Compete at CATALYZE Commercialization Conference

Three teams of Master of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) students from North Carolina State University showcased their innovative ideas at the CATALYZE Commercialization Conference on February 28, 2025. The full-day conference,… 

Oct 15, 2021

MMB Summer Internships

Despite the difficulties posed by COVID-19, MMB students safely completed their summer internships at biotech companies in RTP. Some MMB students share their internship experiences and any advice they have for future students. 

Jul 7, 2019

MMB-CMI Partnership

How one group of master’s students transformed the research of a bioengineering lab. 

Nov 21, 2018

Partner Profile: BRI Taps NC State Talent and Technology

Globally recognized BioResource International translates academic research into a growing agricultural biotechnology business – and partnerships with NC State and its College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have played a role. 

Feb 7, 2012

Entrepreneur Pounces on Law-Breaking Pet Owners

MMB graduate Eric Mayer (2011) is the director of business development with BioPet Vet Lab, a commercial DNA testing service. The company offers a most interesting use of genetic technology: PooPrintsTM, a novel "tech-enabled service" that uses forensic genetic analysis to match canine DNA, previously captured via a mouth swab, to a sample of pet waste. 

Apr 24, 2011

Thinking Big

MMB alumnus Peter Geisen (2009) is the vice president of product development at Xanofi, a company that is developing innovative custom nanofiber solutions across several industries.