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Former Students Speak!!!

We thought it might be really helpful if you were able to see what some of our recent graduates are doing with their lives now, along with some of their comments about the program and about living in Cincinnati, so that you can get a sense of the atmosphere here and some of the many options open to you with a Ph.D. from MolGen.

Jennifer Towne Dr. Jennifer Towne

Graduated with Ph.D. in 2001
Current Position: Research Scientist at Amgen Inc.

I am currently a research scientist in industry where the climate is highly competitive and collaborative and people are expected to work together to get the job done...

Chris Heinen Dr. Chris Heinen

Graduated with Ph.D. in 1999
Current Position: Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut Health Center

Most of the folks in the department, including the faculty, were very friendly and approachable.

Stacey Ogden Dr. Stacey Ogden

Graduated with Ph.D. in 2002
Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at Dartmouth Medical School

I was very impressed with the MolGen interview process�I found everyone I spoke with to be very knowledgeable and likeable, and was impressed with the wide range of research that was taking place in the department.
Lance Barton Dr. Lance Barton

Graduated with Ph.D. in 2003
Current Position: Assistant Professor at Austin College, TX

When I looked more closely at the department, there were a number of broad choices in research options that intrigued me.

Jennie Brzezinski Dr. Jennie Brzezinski

Graduated with Ph.D. in 2001
Current Position: Research Scientist with the Food & Drug Administration

One of the main things that attracted me to the Molecular Genetics Department was the diversity of the research.

Lori Pile Dr. Lori Pile

Graduated with Ph.D. in 1999
Current Position: Assistant Professor at Wayne State University

The breadth of the department was an important factor in my choice of graduate school department when I entered the program, I was uncertain of the exact area of research that I wanted to pursue.