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Biotechnology, PSM

Advisory Board

The Professional Science Master's in Biotechnology has been designed with direct input on curriculum from the advisory board. Board members have been asked to serve based on their direct industry connections and ability to provide insight on the skill sets and tools that are most needed in the industry. Members have also committed to assisting with internship positions, attending networking events, and aiding in job placement of graduates.

  • Richard Cutler Jr, PhD
    Advisory Board Chair
    Early Stage Clinical Development
    Revolution Medicines
  • Roel Funke, PhD
    Executive Director
    Revolution Medicines
  • Jacob Glanville, PhD
    Founder and CEO
    Centivax
  • Paul Hastings
    CEO
    Nkarta
  • Caitlin Koski, PhD
    Senior Scientist I, Bioanalytics Oncology
    Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
  • Mike Lelivelt, PhD
    Vice President of Software Product Management & Marketing
    Illumina
  • Nicole Miller, PhD
    Principal Consultant
    RareDx
  • Ron Najafi, PhD
    Founder and CEO
    Emery Pharma Services
  • Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, MD
    Ophthalmologist
    Eye Institute of Marin
  • Michelle Nemits
    Executive Director
    Biocom Bay Area
  • Vanee Pho-Connors, PhD
    Vice President Global Marketing
    Mission Bio
  • Rich Price, PhD
    Oncology Strategic Analyst
    Genentech, Inc.
  • April Ryles, PSM Biotech
    Director Regulatory Affairs
    Mirum Pharmaceuticals
  • Matt Smith, MBA
    Vice President
    VS Health Group
  • Reginald Smith, MBA
    Principal Quality Assurance Professional
    Abbott Diagnostics
  • Jacinto Villanueva, PhD
    Senior Director of Protein Affinity Reagent Discovery
    Nautilus Biotechnology
  • Jeff Wallin, PhD
    Executive Director
    Gilead Sciences
  • Vince Wu, PhD
    Principal
    VLW Associates, Inc.