Keck Graduate Institute

Keck Graduate Institute Keck Graduate Institute is the premier graduate university for biotechnology, healthcare, and life science research. Beaker Bees are finding their WHY at KGI 🐝

Keck Graduate InstItute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the fIrst higher education Institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, with a focus on industry projects, hands-on industry

experiences, and team collaborations. A member of The Claremont Colleges, KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that provide pathways for students to become leaders within healthcare and the applied life sciences. KGI consists of three schools: Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences, School of Medicine, and School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

06/17/2026

We are proud to have trustees supporting our mission to educate the future ethical leaders in biotechnology and healthcare who will heal and uplift local and global communities.

A special thank you to Cissy Young, Managing Director in Life Sciences, Venture Capital, and Talent Advisory Practices at True Search; Marc Doble '02, Vice President and General Manager for Amgen’s Biosimilars Business Unit and MBS alumnus; and Ravneesh Sachdev '06, Chief Business Officer of Portfolio Companies for Aditum Bio and MBS alumnus, for highlighting why they give their time and expertise to KGI as trustees.

We hope you will join Ravneesh, fellow trustee Daniel Bradbury, and President Mohamed Abousalem at the Alumni and Partners Reception next Tuesday at the Marriott Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Enjoy the BIO International Convention and then spend the evening with KGI. RSVP 🔗 https://loom.ly/6pK87Uw

06/15/2026

What the Hex is Keck Graduate Institute?

If we haven't met yet, allow us to introduce ourselves. And if we have, consider this a reintroduction.

In this episode of What the Hex?, we explore who we are and how our hands-on, industry-focused programs prepare students to become leaders from day one.

From late-night study sessions to graduation day celebrations, some of the best friendships are built right here at KGI....
06/08/2026

From late-night study sessions to graduation day celebrations, some of the best friendships are built right here at KGI.

Today, we're celebrating the classmates, lab partners, roommates, and lifelong friends who make every challenge a little easier and every achievement a little sweeter.

Happy to the friendships that started at KGI and will last far beyond commencement. 🎓✨

06/08/2026

What the Hex is going on at KGI?

Today, we're launching What the Hex — a campaign that shines a light on the people, programs, experiences, and opportunities that make Keck Graduate Institute unlike anywhere else.

Inspired by our hexagon logo, this series explores how KGI's Beaker Bee community is united by one mission: preparing future leaders to advance biotechnology and healthcare and improve patient lives.

From classroom to career, KGI empowers students to unlock their potential, ignite their purpose, and launch careers that make an impact from day one.

So, what the hex is going on at KGI?

Follow along — we're just getting started. 🐝

Happy Higher Education Day! 🎓✨Today, we celebrate the power of higher education to transform lives, drive innovation, an...
06/06/2026

Happy Higher Education Day! 🎓✨

Today, we celebrate the power of higher education to transform lives, drive innovation, and create meaningful change.

At Keck Graduate Institute, students, faculty, staff, and alumni are advancing healthcare, biotechnology, applied life sciences, and leadership to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and a commitment to improving human health, our community is shaping the future - one discovery, one breakthrough, and one graduate at a time.

From breakthrough to bedside, innovation only matters when it reaches patients. Bioprocessing is the critical bridge tha...
05/27/2026

From breakthrough to bedside, innovation only matters when it reaches patients. Bioprocessing is the critical bridge that transforms scientific discovery into accessible, scalable therapies. KGI’s Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing (MEng) equips students with the technical expertise, industry experience, and leadership skills needed to drive innovation in biotech and pharma.

What sets the program apart?

🔬 Hands-on lab intensive training and industry-relevant curriculum integrating science and engineering
💻 Computational skills including Python, Design of Experiments (DoE), machine learning for life sciences, and statistical analysis
🤝 Industry-sponsored Team Master Projects (TMP) solving real-world bioprocessing problems for biotech and pharma companies
🎯 Team Design Project: Working on manufacturing process design including Quality by Design (QbD) approach and SuperPro Designer for mass balance, facility design and process economics for Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy and Mabs
🌐 Mentorship and networking with biopharma leaders
🚀 Mandatory internships (previous internships include Amgen, Genentech, Regeneron, AstraZeneca, and more)

Whether your background is in science or engineering, the MEng program prepares you to make an impact where it matters most: improving patient access to life-changing therapies.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/R7Dhy14

05/23/2026

One day. Thousands of moments. 🎓💙

From crossing the stage to celebrating with family, friends, faculty, and the KGI community - Commencement 2026 was a reminder of everything that brought us here and everything that comes next.

To the Class of 2026: thank you for your dedication, resilience, innovation, and the impact you’re already making in healthcare, biotech, research, and beyond.

Relive the celebration and watch the commencement livestream on KGI's YouTube page.

Audio: Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Instrumental) - Tears For Fears

Today is World Bee Day, and we are proud to be Beaker Bees here at KGI!🐝A big shout out to all our busy bees working har...
05/20/2026

Today is World Bee Day, and we are proud to be Beaker Bees here at KGI!🐝
A big shout out to all our busy bees working hard to make an impact in the biotechnology, healthcare, and research fields.

We are proud to announce a partnership with Glendale Community College (GCC) establishing a pathway for GCC students to ...
05/20/2026

We are proud to announce a partnership with Glendale Community College (GCC) establishing a pathway for GCC students to transition to KGI's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Qualifying students will have a Transfer Admissions Guarantee, receive additional scholarships for the PharmD program if they have a 3.5 GPA or above, and have opportunities to engage with KGI's summer programs prior to joining the Institute. Learn more about the partnership 🔗 https://loom.ly/yqrJrqY

KGI is dedicated to increasing career pathways in pharmacy for students in community colleges. To learn more about our CC to PharmD pathway, visit https://kgi.link/8li

We were honored to present Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw with an honorary degree at KGI's 24th commencement ceremony on Saturday. ...
05/18/2026

We were honored to present Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw with an honorary degree at KGI's 24th commencement ceremony on Saturday. A pioneering entrepreneur and global leader in biotechnology, Dr. Mazumdar-Shaw has transformed healthcare innovation through her visionary leadership at Biocon and commitment to expanding access to affordable medicine.

In addition to receiving her honorary degree during Saturday’s commencement ceremony, Mazumdar-Shaw spent time on campus last week with students and faculty as well as with our Board of Trustees.

Congratulations, Dr. Mazumdar-Shaw! Thank you for your words of wisdom to our graduates as they embark on their journey to grow as biotechnology and healthcare leaders who will heal and uplift our communities. We are proud to have you as part of the Beaker Bee community! 🐝

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