Affinity Asset Advisors: Genetics Project

Students issued a cumulative recommendation regarding the application of Silagene’s U1 Adaptor technology to therapeutic targets. Students evaluated the technical feasibility of gene targets based on gain-of-function evidence and associated disease epidemiology. Students constructed financial models highlighting the commercial opportunity of various disease indications.

  • Student Externs: Odhran King (Lead), Rajan Verma, Olivia Paulin
  • Mentors: Patrick Nosker, PhD and Bill Koski

Bayer

Students investigated sustainable packaging solutions for Bayer’s domestic shipping supply chain. The team researched various industries and companies from Amazon to other pharmaceutical companies to find innovative packaging designs which Bayer could incorporate to reduce their carbon footprint, resulting in the identification of multiple feasible products that Bayer could use, ranging from new packaging accessories to entirely new packages working towards a carbon-neutral footprint.

  • Student Externs: Andrew Costa (Lead), Andrew Layton, Anita Zhang, Besmira Hasalla, Hana Patel, Nabiha Yousuf, Pallavi Sharma, Rebecca Nemeh, Rudra Patel, Samuel G. Shrem
  • Mentor: Donnie Weissberg

Farkouh Furman & Faccio (FF&F)

Students worked with this small accounting firm in NYC to build their customer and employee base. Students conducted competitor research analyzing six other NYC accounting firms using 21 criteria to examine websites, social media, career pages, and other essential web information. Developed recommendations to the leadership team to improve talent and client acquisition.  

  • Student Externs: Ishan Bhavsar (Lead), Nikhilesh Madduri, Sadhan Nagireddi
  • Mentor: Margret Beditz