KGI, a member of The Claremont Colleges, is a recognized leader in biotechnology and healthcare education. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, medicine, and genetics, with a focus on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaboration. With an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections, KGI provides pathways for students to become leaders within healthcare and the applied life sciences.

Meet our Innovators

Faculty

Srikanth Kolluru, BS Pharm, PhD

Associate Dean of Assessment and Faculty Development, Professor

Dr. Srikanth Kolluru's Publication Explores Unconventional and Emerging Career Pathways for Pharmacists

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Student

Uche & Dubem Anyaduba

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Life Sciences

Husband and Wife Use KGI’s PhD Program as a Stepping Stone to Improve Healthcare in Their Home Country of Nigeria

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Faculty

Kiana Aran, PhD

Associate Professor

Dr. Kiana Aran's Achievements as a Biotech Leader Honored in 2021 Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science

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Faculty

Larry Grill, PhD

Dean of Research and Research Professor

Larry Grill and his team are working to produce low-cost vaccines for developing countries

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Alumni

Kaljit Atwal

Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate (PPC)

Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate Alumna Kaljit Atwal Headed to Optometry School

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Student

Leslie Contreras

Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences (MS)

Leslie Contreras Overcomes Hardship as Daughter of El Salvadoran Immigrant, Fueled by Her Passion for Community Outreach

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Student

Adriana Briones-Cordova

Master of Science in Community Medicine (MSCM)

MSCM student Adriana Briones-Cordonva is passionate about community health

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Faculty

Jeniffer Hernandez, PhD

Associate Professor of Biopharmaceutical Sciences

Animesh Ray, PhD

Professor

Professors Jeniffer Hernandez and Animesh Ray Selected As 2021 NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award Recipients

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Student

Karina Quiroz

Master of Science in Community Medicine (MSCM)

MSCM Student Karina Quiroz Addresses Oral Health Disparities Among American Indian/Alaskan Native Populations in APHA Presentation

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Alumni

Christian Makkar

Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences (MS)
Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate (PPC)

Alumnus Christian Makkar Delivers Compassionate Care to Hospital Patients During COVID

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Student

Lindsey Graham

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

PharmD Student Lindsey Graham Expands Her Horizons at Professional Student Organization Meeting

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Student

Jemal Hussein

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

The Innovative Impact of KGI Doctor of Pharmacy Student Jemal Hussein

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Faculty

Jay Chok, PhD

Associate Professor, Management

Dr. Jay Chok Teams Up With Nonprofit Health System and Innovation Incubator to Address Key Challenges Facing Healthcare Workers in Transition to Telehealth

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Student

Candy Lu

Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences (MS)

From Competitive Ice Hockey to Pre-Health, KGI Student Candy Lu Triumphs Over Challenges and Hits Her Stride

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Student

Nicole Diaz

Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate (PPC)

Raised in the World of Professional Boxing, PPC Student Nicole Diaz Discovers the Fusion Between Sports and Medicine

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