We are proud of our growing community of research students. Our PhD in Biotechnology students enhance the scientific output across UAB and with our research partners. Our students are at the heart of our research-intensive mission and are being equipped to excel in the academic sphere, in science, and in industry.
Our students are also the heart of our program. They can tell you first-hand what makes our PhD so special, what type of student will succeed, and anything else you need to know about choosing UAB and succeeding in the Biotechnology PhD program.
Each of our PhD students works on a personal project where they are simultaneously developing research solutions and marketing plans. They are developing product prototypes and generating “proof-of-concept” data. And they are conducting clinical trial design, development, and implementation. It is just another exciting reason why our program is so strong.
To learn more about our students and our program, please click any item below.
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Student Projects
Ahmed Abdelgawad
Amy Brady
Virginia Brown
Logan Mavar
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Why biotechnology?
We asked our PhD in Biotechnology students why they chose this field. They discuss the proactive nature where instead of just sitting in a lab all day, you are also working within the industry to get your discoveries developed and delivered to those in need.
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Why UAB?
We asked our PhD in Biotechnology students why they chose UAB. They discuss the collaborative research environment at a world-class medical research university and more - including the Southern hospitality found on campus and around Birmingham.
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What makes this program unique?
We asked our PhD in Biotechnology students why this program is unique. They discuss how it differs from a traditional PhD program in many ways, including creating your own business while a student.
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Who would make a good student?
We asked our PhD in Biotechnology students who would be a good fit for this program. They discuss those who are innovators with a passion for science who want to take their bench research to the business world.
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What are the essential attributes needed?
We asked our PhD in Biotechnology students what are essential attributes that define them and their classmates. The answers they deliver provide a strong picture of what is required to succeed in this program.
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How does this program prepare you?
We asked our PhD in Biotechnology students how the program has prepared them so far. They discuss seeing research through an entrepreneurial lens with business plans, funding strategies, pitch presentations and more.
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What have you learned in year one?
We asked our PhD in Biotechnology students what they have learned in their first year as students. They discuss the mixture of science, business, regulatory affairs and more.