Announcing the 2025 Redbrick Bio Excellence Award Winners

The 2025 Redbrick Bio Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding universities, organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to biotechnology education, workforce development, innovation, and leadership.

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Top U.S. University With Strong Biotech-Focused Internship and Co-Op Programs

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Northeastern University

Northeastern University sets the gold standard for experiential learning in biotechnology. Its globally recognized co-op education model integrates academic excellence with real-world industry experience, giving biotech students access to hands-on training in leading biopharma, biotech, and research organizations.

By prioritizing career-ready learning and industry immersion, Northeastern continues to produce graduates who are both scientifically strong and workforce-ready.

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Top Non-U.S. University With Strong Biotech-Focused Internship and Co-Op Programs

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University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo is internationally recognized for its rigorous academics and world-class co-operative education system. In biotechnology and life sciences, students benefit from structured work terms that connect them directly with industry, startups, and research institutions.

Waterloo’s commitment to applied learning and innovation has made it a global leader in preparing biotech talent for real-world impact.

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Top Biotech Companies for Internship Programs

Moderna

Ocular Therapeutix

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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These companies exemplify what meaningful internship programs look like in biotechnology.

Moderna continues to invest heavily in early-career talent, offering interns exposure to cutting-edge science, platform innovation, and real responsibility.

Ocular Therapeutix provides hands-on experience in a fast-moving clinical and translational biotech environment.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is recognized for structured, mentorship-driven internship programs that immerse students in both scientific excellence and company culture.

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Top Biotech Companies for Co-Op Programs

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Moderna

Prime Medicine

Solid Biosciences

Ocular Therapeutix

Wave Life Sciences

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These organizations demonstrate leadership in long-term, immersive co-op experiences that allow students to contribute meaningfully to active biotech programs.

These co-op opportunities move beyond observation and enable students to become true contributors.

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2025 Biotech Influencers of the Year

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Joanna Sadowska, PhD, EMBA

Benjamin McLeod

Savani Nagarkar

Joseph Steward

Courtney Rice

Hung Trinh

 

The Biotech Influencer Award recognizes content creators who educate, entertain, and inspire biotech professionals on LinkedIn. These individuals play a critical role in shaping conversations across the biotech ecosystem by making complex topics accessible, sharing business and finance insights, and fostering community.

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In 2025, these influencers collectively generated millions of post impressions from professionals and amassed thousands of engaged followers, helping to inform, motivate, and connect the global biotech workforce.

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Biotech CEO of the Year

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David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly

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David Ricks is honored for his leadership at Eli Lilly, guiding one of the world’s most influential biopharmaceutical companies through a period of significant scientific, clinical, and commercial progress.

Under his leadership, Eli Lilly has delivered transformative medicines while maintaining a strong commitment to innovation, patients, and the future of biotechnology.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Winners

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The 2025 Redbrick Bio Excellence Award recipients represent the best of biotechnology. These institutions, companies, and leaders are advancing science while actively investing in the next generation of biotech talent.

Redbrick Bio is proud to recognize their contributions and looks forward to their continued impact on the future of medicine and biotech careers.

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