Our Alumni

Our graduates are in high demand, excelling in careers in academia, industry and government. Many find success in other areas, such as business, law and writing.

IGPBS alumnus Chad Vezina, PhD, '03

“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.”

6/19/14

Chad Vezina, PhD ’03
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison

IGPBS alumnus Katie Edwards, PhD, '03

“The PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences offers a high-value education to prepare students for their career.”

6/19/14

Katie Edwards, PhD '06
Research Assistant Professor
University at Buffalo

IGPBS alumnus Rob Foxenberg, PhD '08

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

6/19/14

Rob Foxenberg, PhD '07
Toxicologist
Kimberly-Clark

IGPBS alumnus Kevin Kransler, PhD, '08

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

6/19/14

Kevin Kransler, PhD ’08
Senior Toxicologist
ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc.

Christopher Stoj, PhD, '06

“Without the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences and the biochemistry department, I wouldn’t have developed the ability to conduct, manage and disseminate experimental science.”

2/5/19

Christopher Stoj, PhD ’06
Associate Professor
Niagara University

IGPBS alumnus Claudia Prada, PhD '05

“UB is the perfect place to obtain a personalized graduate education.”

6/19/14

Claudia Prada, PhD ’05
Safety Director Sleep & Movement Disorders
UCB, Brussels, Belgium