Our Alumni

Faces & Voices
“UB has such a well-rounded department.”
10/15/21

Corie Ellison, BS ’08, PhD ’11
Toxicologist

“The P.I.s in the department use every opportunity they have to help your career.”
10/15/21

Jingying Wang, PhD ’11
 Postdoctoral researcher

“Pharmacology allows me to do the research I love and develop medication to help the people I care for.”
7/20/21

Kerri Pryce, PhD '18
Postdoctoral research fellow

“The department is a great place to be creative and innovative.”
4/23/21

Alex Morrison-Nozik, PhD '13
Postdoctoral associate

“It was really refreshing to see so many scientists who are so passionate about what they do.”
10/15/21

Kate Evely, BS/MS ‘13, PhD ‘17
Pharmacology and toxicology and neuroscience alumna

“I collaborated with very important people in the field of cancer research.”
10/15/21

Loukia Karacosta, PhD ‘13
Assistant professor

“Dr. Sim’s lab sets the standards for a collaborative, resourceful and fun workplace. From day one in the lab, I witnessed his thorough support in all aspects.”
5/6/22

Ahmed Elhossiny, MS ’20

Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics

“I was able to land a postdoctoral research position at a premier academic institution largely because of networking with my PhD mentor and faculty in the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences.”
4/23/21

Chad Vezina, PhD ’03
Pharmacology

“When I graduated and was ready to begin my career, I had multiple job offers.”
4/23/21

Kevin Kransler, PhD ’08
Pharmacology and toxicology

“Being able to participate on interdisciplinary teams and not having a narrow view is important for advancing within a corporation.”
10/15/21

Rob Foxenberg, PhD ‘07
Toxicologist

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Our alumni go on to excellent positions in research and industry based on the strength of the expertise, experience and lifelong connections they gain during their education here.

  • PhD
    8/16/23
    Our PhD graduates hold positions in industry, government and higher education.
  • MD/PhD
    8/17/23
    Our MD/PhD graduates conduct leading translational research at medical schools and teaching hospitals, and in other biomedical settings. Your intensive training will prepare you to join them in advancing health care nationally and internationally.
  • Master’s
    12/18/24
    Our master’s graduates often advance to PhD programs in the biomedical sciences or pursue clinical training. Several are conducting research in public and private labs, including those affiliated with the National Institutes of Health.  
  • Bachelor's/Master’s Dual Degree
    4/1/21
    Our master’s graduates often advance to PhD programs in the biomedical sciences or pursue clinical training. Several are conducting research in public and private labs and companies across the world.