Alumni
As graduates of the BioPharm program, you are vital ambassadors for the program in industry and government. We want to stay connected with you, and keep you apprised of the activities and successes of the Program and its students, staff, and faculty. We would also like to hear about your own activities and successes. Please share your contact information with us and forward a link to this page to your former classmates so that we can keep in touch. We also value your input about how we can improve this page and our communication with alumni. We invite your comments and suggestions.
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The BioPharm program is the longest standing undergrad coop program at McMaster University and as such, we can rely heavily on the testimonies of our alumni! Here is what some of our graduating students and alumni have said about our program. If you would like to provide testimonies about your time while in the program, please reach out to the BioPharm Program Office.
“This program had such a positive influence on my undergrad journey and I hope other students find it the same way.” Alumnus, 2023
“I have learned so much this year, and have grown and matured as a person. This program allows for more personalized learning and a significant amount of hands-on opportunities that can prepare us properly for the next step.” Alumnus, 2023
“I’m pretty happy with what this program uniquely provides” Alumnus, 2023
“Overall, I enjoy the program and the people, and I can confidently say that I have learned a lot more than I have in my previous specialization.” Alumnus, 2023
Each year, approximately one third of the graduating class will enter the work force, primarily in the drug industry or government. Another third will enter a professional school such as the School of Pharmacy or Medical School. The remaining third typically continue their education, often at McMaster or the University of Toronto in the medical sciences programs or further specializing in programs such as Biotechnology.
Some of our alumni include:
Marvin Yan (Class of ’23). Research Intern, Longevity Biotech company, California
Simon Hirota (Class of ’02). Professor, University of Calgary
Graeme Fraser (Class of ’94). Chief Scientific Officer, Epics Therapeutics and Consultant, Fezolinetant Development
John Malysz (Class of ‘92). Research Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Reno.