Harrison Marisiddaiah
Hello
My name is Harrison Marisiddaiah, and I am a first year student in the Master of Microbial Biotechnology program at NC State University. I've spent my life searching for how I can improve animal health and welfare, as well bettering the human condition. The MMB program has enabled me to reflect upon my scientific and industry background and counterbalance that with a new business-oriented perspective, through which I can bring my past, present, and future goals to fruition.
With a quickly rising population, I've found my current purpose is to prepare for this by furthering the world's food supply in an ethically viable manner. Upon completion of the MMB program, I intend upon pursuing an MBA at NC State. With the knowledge gained from these programs, I direct and progress the development of novel concepts into tangible products and services across the agricultural biotechnology industry.
Education
Master of Microbial Biotechnology
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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Fall 2023 - Present
B.S. Animal Science, Veterinary Bioscience Concentration​
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Fall 2018 - 2022
Master of Microbial Biotechnology
The MMB program at NCSU is a professional masters program that provides its students with sufficient scientific and business material to thrive within a number of biotechnology-related roles. There is a strong emphasis on gaining knowledge through experience by immersing the students in situations where they need to solve real-world problems. This is achieved by providing students with opportunities to expand their professional network, offering MBA courses within the MMB curriculum, engagement in practicum projects ranging from providing researchers with aid in their business-ventures in academia to helping well-established corporations prepare for future goals, as well as encouraging internships to directly facilitate the development of industry experiences.
Scientific Experience
Undergraduate Coursework​
Introduction to Animal Science
Introduction to Equine Sciences
Introduction to Companion Animal Science
Anatomy of Domestic Animals
Physiology of Domestic Animals
Reproductive Physiology
Captive Animal Biology
Small Ruminant Management
Insects and People
Animal Nutrition
Comparative Nutrition
Introduction to Human Nutrition
Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry - A Molecular Science
Organic Chemistry I & II
Chemistry - A Quantitative Science
General Biochemistry
Principles of Genetics
Physics I & II
General Microbiology
Medical Microbiology
Immunology
Microbial Diversity
Graduate Coursework
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Core Technologies in Molecular and Cellular Biology
This course included a semester-long lab project, in which we inserted a fragment of CaMPARI into several vectors with the goal of expressing it as a protein. Upon expression in mammalian cells, we were later able to test whether the recombinant DNA could be effectively utilized for its calcium detection capabilities in pharmaceutical testing.
Industry Projects
Making a Difference
Fall 2023
Latham BioPharm Group
My group was tasked by LBG to research the quickly developing digital technology sector in an effort to find an area in which they could provide consulting services. Specifically, we looked into the the applications of artificial intelligence in the development of therapeutics, clinical trials, and diagnostic tools. Through in-depth research and interviews with key opinion leaders, we gained an understanding of the pain points within these industries and provided LBG with recommendations for how they can gain foothold in any one of them.
Spring 2024
Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc
My group was tasked with researching rare diseases and companies with potential for collaborating in vaccine development, as CPI specializes in small molecule discovery. Additionally, market analyses were performed to enable CPI to leverage their drug candidates and determine the best path of entry into each market.
Teamwork and Communication
Artificial Intelligence in X-Ray Technology
I was assigned with performing a comprehensible literature review on a topic that branched off of an industry practicum project. I decided to perform an in-depth review of recently published literature on the development of artificial intelligence in x-ray technology and the opinions that those within the radiology field have towards it.
Inner Ear Drug Delivery and the Ex Vivo Porcine Model
The goal of this project was to understand if and how a novel inner ear drug delivery method was viable enough to bring to market. Our group collaborated in performing a market analysis, searching for potential partnerships and interviewing key opinion leaders to gain professional insights on the product. Upon completion of the research, we reported our findings and recommendations to our principal investigator through an executive brief and a presentation.
The Path to Sustainability: Seed Treatments
The goal of this assignment was to create a poster based on an industry practicum project performed by another group in a previous semester. This poster highlighted a novel concept produced by BASF, through which farming sustainability could be improved upon. The poster went on to be presented at the MMB's 20th Year Anniversary Symposium.
Navigating the Fungal Threat: Advancements and Challenges in Plant Disease Management
Performed an in-depth review of literature regarding recent advancements and challenges in plant disease management, with a focus on fungal diseases. This review dives into shared insights regarding revolutionary biotechnological strategies, such as biological control agents, gene silencing techniques, and elicitors.
MBA 585 (Current Topics in BioSciences Management
This course provided an outlook on the biosciences industry as a whole by enlisting a series of guest speakers who have proven themselves in their roles all across the industry. Within this class, I worked with a group to identify trends and opportunities within the medical device industry. In addition to the trends and opportunities, this project took it a step further by discussing the pathway to commercialization and challenges during this period. Recommendations for those who choose to pursue product development in this industry were also provided.