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MMB Student Dilan Rivera in front of the NC State logo in brick.

Aug 18, 2021

Student Spotlight: Dilan Rivera

We asked MMB student Dilan Rivera a few questions about himself and his time in our program to get to know him better! 
Shadow of scientist superimposed on image of a rack of orange conical tubes.

Aug 18, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: James Rebenski

James Rebenski graduated from NC State in 2016 with a B.S. degree in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology. He then went on to earn a Master's of Microbial Biotechnology in 2018. Check out what James has been up to since he graduated! 
The NC State logo in brick off Varsity Drive.

Jun 4, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Davis

Ben Davis graduated from NC State in 2004 with a B.S. degree in Microbiology. He then returned to NC State to earn a Master's of Microbial Biotechnology in 2007. Check out what he has been up to since he graduated! 
2021 MMB. graduates on their first day of classes in 2019.

May 20, 2021

Congratulations 2021 MMB Graduates!

Congratulations to our 13 MMB program graduates! Some of these students will continue on for an additional year to obtain a MMB/MBA dual degree. 
MMB student Alex Rojas holds a door open for fellow students.

Apr 21, 2021

No Limits

Alex Rojas, a Goodnight Scholar and MMB student, is applying skills developed in the MMB program to an internship at BioMedomics, where he leads a team assembling and shipping out boxes of rapid COVID-19 tests. 
MMB student Alex Burd in graduation cap and gown.

Aug 16, 2019

How To Build Professional Confidence (And Your Resume): Research Intern Alex Burd

With her North Carolina Agricultural Research Service internship, Alex Burd had the opportunity to meet leaders of industry and accelerate the career of her dreams – but first, she had to step up to the table. 
CALS alumnus Giles Shih is BioResource International's chief executive officer.

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. 
MMB Alumnus Christion Wiles.

Apr 7, 2018

Alumni Interview: Christion Wiles

Christion Wiles graduated from NC State in 2014 with a M.M.B./M.B.A. dual degree. See what she has to say about the M.M.B. program! 

Jan 8, 2017

Alumni Interview: Kristen Eads

Kristen Eads graduated from the M.M.B. program at NC State in 2006. See what she has to say about the M.M.B. program! 
Dog statue outside the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

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.