Industry Practicum Consulting Projects
A key part of the MMB program curriculum is the completion of consulting practicum projects. Each semester, MMB students work in teams to complete a practicum project for a client. These projects have real-world implications and generate valuable insight to partnered companies and professionals.
CBC Parameters and Regulatory Evaluation for a CLIA-Waived Hematology Device
Ad Astra Diagnostics
Fall 2025
Our team supported the clinical and regulatory evaluation of an expanded parameter set for a CLIA-waived hematology device. We researched analytical performance expectations, including Allowable Total Error standards, and reviewed relevant scientific, clinical, and regulatory guidance to determine how new hematology parameters could be justified for point-of-care use.
Market Potential for Mineral to Control Mosquitoes and Ticks in the US versus Abroad
CMI-BAM
Fall 2025
Under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Roe, our team evaluated the potential use of the mineral perlite as a novel approach for mosquito and tick control in both U.S. and international markets This project provided valuable experience in assessing how a naturally occurring material could be positioned within the broader vector control industry.
AI Tool for Novel Insecticidal Protein Discovery
Kitari Bio
Spring 2025
Under the mentorship of Genichi Kakefuda and Ragu Bharadwaj, my team segmented the pesticide market to explore which areas of the market Kitari Bio's AI algorithms for novel insecticidal proteins would be of the most use to. We also performed KOL/VOC outreach to gauge interest in this product.
Textile-Based Enzymes Powering Carbon and Nitrogen Conversion
CMI-BAM
Fall 2024
Mentored by Dr. Sonja Salmon and Youngwoo Huang, my team surveyed the academic and commercial field of bioelectrocatalysis to identify possible academic and industrial partnerships, summarize their core competencies in this field, assess the state of their technology development, and summarize their funding sources. Additionally, we created a contact database for the client to use in potential future follow-up.
