Welcome to the MCB Alumni network!

We have a proud group of MCB graduates, working in a variety of fields and industries, including higher education, private business and research. Our alumni are eager to connect with current students and other graduates for conversation, connection and job opportunities.

Please note, the former UA alumni network has been closed and will be replaced in fall 2026 with a brand‑new online alumni network. This new network will offer even more meaningful ways to stay connected to the university, to one another and to the Wildcat community we all share.

Alumni Spotlights

Alumnus using MCB degree in biotech career

March 30, 2022

AJ Aguilar is a recent MCB alumnus who was also in the MCB Accelerated Master's Program (AMP). He left because of a great opportunity to work for Roche, a global biotech company.

What can you do with an MCB Degree? One MCB alumnus is working as a Crime Scene Specialist

Nov. 17, 2021

Christopher Nelson graduated just before the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic hit and began his job search in January of 2020.

Adriana Racolta, PhD, University of Arizona, and Lifelong Learner Shares her Wisdom

Dec. 14, 2020

Many current MCB students ask alumni for their advice – advice for getting into medical school, advice for getting a job, and advice for having a successful undergraduate experience.

Andy Chang (2005) "I discovered along the way pharmacology was where my mindset was."

Feb. 27, 2020

Given his impressive background and earning his BS in MCB as well as dual graduate degrees, Andy had many options available and worked in several careers prior to his current role as a Field Medical at Pfizer. “I knew I didn't want to be a day-to-day pharmacist, and I knew I didn't want to be at the research bench full time."

Jessy Forelli talks about selecting a major

Jan. 30, 2020

Jessy Forelli (2020) talks about selecting a major and how she came to triple major in MCB, Biochemisty and Spanish & Portuguese.

“I thought about research or even medical school, but in the end I decided to go with law.”

Nov. 26, 2019

Lesli Gallagher has always been interested in law. Starting from high school, she found an interest in law from extracurricular activities, such as Speech and Debate as well as Mock Trial, both of which she participated in at a competitive level.

Sean McClain: "Engineering a Living Organism is Fascinating"

July 10, 2019

Sean McClain, BS MCB, Class of 2011 founded AbSci when he graduated from college and remains the company’s CEO.

Communications Biology Chief Editor Strives to Make Sure Science Has Impact

March 19, 2019

Brooke LaFlamme, Ph.D., is well positioned to advise scientists on maximizing the impact their work will have; she is the Chief Editor of Communications Biology a publication of Nature Research.

MCB Alumni Spotlight: Oscar Peña, DDS, MSD

Jan. 17, 2019

Dr. Oscar Peña, (MCB 1995, UCLA School of Dentistry School, 1999) enjoys his work as an endodontist; he enjoys the satisfaction of helping people who are in pain and getting his patients back to better oral health. He appreciates living in Tucson and owning his own business.

UA MCB Alumni Spotlight: Alexandria Lau, PhD, MCB Class of 2006

Nov. 15, 2018

When Alexandria Lau, PhD, entered her undergraduate degree program at the University of Arizona, she didn’t envision a career in ensuring people were consuming safe food and beverages.

Alumni & Friends