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All of our alumni mentors are available for conversations, informational interviews, advice, and mentorship, depending on what is most beneficial to you.
It's easy to connect with professionals in your fields of interest - email Christina Swanson at alumnimentor@sib.illinois.edu and she will match you to the right person for you! After a short conversation we can identify the person who will be most helpful for you and make an introduction. Christina can help you figure out what to say in that initial email, what kinds of questions to ask, and how to maintain a strong professional network.
Expand the categories below to see what IB alumni are doing with their degrees!
Healthcare - Non-Traditional
Medical Science Liaison
Medical Writer
Medical Advisor
Public Health
- Christina Andersen
- Jessica Hoffelder
- Royce Ellen Clifford, M.D., MPH
- Grace Pixton
- Laura Klein
- Dr. Grace Chappell
Health Administration
Genetic Counseling
- Prenatal: Leslie Geibel
- Oncology: Haley Fuoco
Medical Examiner, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Science
Human Genetics
Clinical Research
Clinical Research Compliance
National Institutes of Health
Director of Clinical Education
Medical Devices
Molecular Medicine and Translational Science
Pharmaceuticals
Drug Discovery & Research
Biomedical Sciences
- Steve Caldwell
- Mark DiMartino
- DaTeng Lin
- Andrea Baldwin
- Rachel Davis, DVM
- Laura Janousek
- Salvador Luna
- Rachel Baits
Healthcare - Traditional
Otolaryngologist
Aerospace Medicine Specialist
Physician
- Internal Medicine and Pediatrics - Mark Tiritilli, M.D.
- Pediatrics - Alison Kirby, M.D.
- Private Practice - Royce Ellen Clifford, M.D., MPH
- Resident Physician in Emergency Medicine - Jake Gold, M.D.
Neonatologist
Physician Assistant
Podiatrist
Surgical Intern
Medical Director
Dental Medicine
Physical Therapist
Wildlife, Animal Biology, Conservation
Restoration Ecology and Land Management
- Caroline Martorano
- Izabella Redlinski
- Conservation Corps, Environmental Restoration Em Mielke
Fish and Wildlife Ecology
Plant Biology and Botany
Plant-Insect Interactions
Marine Biology
Animal Care: Zoos, Aquariums, and more
- Lincoln Park Zoo, Miller Park Zoo, Cameron Park Zoo, Dallas Zoo - Angela Darveau
- Shedd Aquarium - Joseph Frumkin
- Lincoln Park Zoo - Juniper Simonis
- Shedd Aquarium - Angela Cruz
- Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - Nathan Martin
Wildlife Conservation
Teaching Professor
Public Education and Engagement
Veterinarian
Agriculture, Plant Biology, Conservation
Restoration Ecology and Land Management
- Caroline Martorano
- Izabella Redlinski
- Conservation Corps, Environmental Restoration Em Mielke
Market Research Analysis
Plant Biology and Botany
Sustainable Agriculture
Natural Resource Conservation
Plant-Insect Interactions
Research Products
Research, Academia, and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Research
- Steve Caldwell
- Mark DiMartino
- DaTeng Lin
- Andrea Baldwin
- Rachel Davis, DVM
- Laura Janousek
- Salvador Luna
- Rachel Baits
Full Time, Non-Teaching Research
Applied Research
Clinical and Pharmaceutical Research
- Courtney Cech
- John Heiligenstein
- Royce Ellen Clifford, M.D., MPH
- Riley Donohoe
- Alex Bahnick
- Rachel Baits
- Hemanth D. Shenoi, Ph.D.
Research Fellow
Drug Discovery
Industry and Applied Research
Research/Graduate Assistant (Graduate School)
- Caroline Martorano
- Cameron Schwing
- Alessa Laserna
- Jemima Elsherbini
- Thorsten Hansen
- Kendall Langsten
- Alex Bahnick
NIH Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellow
Postdoctoral Researcher
Other Research Roles
Research Groups (Spanning Tribal, Federal and Academic Researchers)
Research Products
Research Analytics
Academic Positions
- Teaching Professor - Julie Thole, PhD
- Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences - Allison Parker
Epigenetics
Consulting
Biomedical Illustration
Communication, Education, and Arts
Community Engagement and Informal Education
- Sally Feng
- Clint Kowalik
- Joseph Frumkin
- Gabriela Murillo
- Savannah Donovan
- Genevieve Zilmer
- Hayley Henderson
Medical Writer
Biomedical Illustration
Formal Education
- Patrick Madigan
- Cameron Schwing
- Allison Parker
- Gabriela Murillo – No Teaching Degree
- Angela Darveau – No Teaching Degree
- Madeline Keleher
Teaching Professor
Science Communication
Adjunct Faculty
Genetics & Genomics
Human Genetics
Genomics
Molecular Medicine and Translational Science
Genetic Counseling
Gene-Environment Interactions
Biomedical Sciences
- Allogenic Therapies - Mark DiMartino
- Genetic Sequencing - Andrea Baldwin
- Regulation Of Genetic Sequencing Products - Salvador Luna
- Variant Science (Genetics) - Rachel Baits
Conservation
Epigenetics
Business and Entrepreneurship
Business and Entrepreneurship
- Grant Hansen
- Christina Andersen
- Juniper Simonis
- Gabriela Murillo
- Eric Giesing
- Frank Dohleman
- Laura Janousek
- Manik Akhand
Product Development & Marketing
Consulting
Customer Success and Communication
Scientific Recruiting
Health Administration
Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, and Bioinformatics
Statistics, Analytics
Data Science
Bioinformatics
Data Visualization
Health Administration
Other
Engineering
Counseling
Government Positions
Military Service
Policy
Faith and Science
Bioengineering and Biochemistry
Conservation and Sustainability
Sustainability
- Zero Waste Analyst Em Mielke
Wildlife Conservation
Restoration Ecology and Land Management
- Caroline Martorano
- Izabella Redlinski
- Conservation Corps, Environmental Restoration Em Mielke
Sustainable Agriculture
Natural Resource Conservation
Conservation & Genetics
Sustainability & Business
- Sustainability initiatives in biotech Laura Janousek
- Reducing energy use through modeling Matt (Grobis) Sosna
Gene-Environment Interactions
Community Engagement and Informal Education
- Sally Feng
- Clint Kowalik
- Joseph Frumkin
- Gabriela Murillo
- Savannah Donovan
- Genevieve Zilmer
- Hayley Henderson