Industry Projects
MMB students take part in industry practicum projects each semester. We get the opportunity to work with biotech companies, large & small, in the RTP area. We work with a company mentor to solve real-world business and technical challenges for the company. Here are some key deliverables and project descriptions of the practicum projects I have done so far.
Ummino
Consumer Response to Novel Prebiotics
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The core goal was to conduct trend analysis and derive empirical "Proof of Demand". This VoC data is crucial for Ummino to support B2B partnership negotiations with major food and specialty nutrition companies.
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Designed and deployed a targeted Voice-of-Customer (VoC) outreach campaign—including survey design and on-campus engagement—within the NC State community to gather primary consumer data.
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Developed a professional B2B Sales Toolkit, synthesizing quantitative findings and strategic insights to justify the product's integration into partner product lines.
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Emerging Technology Radar in Biopharmaceuticals
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Assessed 40+ emerging technologies and evaluated maturity using a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and risk framework for Gilead Sciences.
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Identified high-impact opportunities in five domains: supply chain and regulatory tech, digital health, precision and genetic medicine, synthetic and advanced biomanufacturing, and AI/computational biology.
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Synthesized industry use cases and vendor landscapes to inform a relevance–impact prioritization model​
RadPhysics
MERP AI: A Proactive Solution for Reducing Errors in Radiation Treatment Workflow
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Assessed market potential and commercial viability of RadPhysics’ MERP® patient-safety platform.
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Analyzed competitor landscape, customer needs, and regulatory factors influencing adoption.
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Delivered strategic insights to support go-to-market planning and growth opportunities.
