Canton, Mich., (June 10, 2014) - MMS Holdings Inc., a clinical research organization that focuses on regulatory submission support for the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries, and the Wayne State University Graduate School announced today the creation of a scientific internship program to broaden career opportunities for graduate students.
In September 2013, the WSU Graduate School won an award from the National Institutes of Health to initiate the Broadening Experience in Scientific Training program. The goal of the program is to expose graduate students to a wide spectrum of research and research-related careers to broaden graduate and postdoctoral training before graduates enter the workforce.
"This partnership gives our graduate students research-related opportunities outside of the classroom that will help prepare them for their future career choices," said Ambika Mathur, Ph.D., dean of the WSU Graduate School and professor of pediatrics for the WSU School of Medicine. "MMS will provide students with the opportunity to develop a dynamic skill set and learn about the clinical research industry."
"MMS has always had a very strong internship program internally and therefore was an ideal collaborating partner for Wayne State for the BEST program," said Michelle Gayari, director of operations at MMS Holdings. "Interns at MMS are assigned a mentor and are allowed to work on projects directly, giving them hands-on exposure to client deliverables, helping understand client interactions and deciding whether this is indeed a career path for them."
The MMS team has designed and coordinated internships in regulatory operations, medical writing, data management, clinical programming and pharmacovigilance. All internship positions are open to graduate students and are paid positions. The first interns from the BEST program initiative will begin this month and will pave the way for future students to explore career options while still in school.
About MMS Holdings Inc.
MMS is a leading clinical research organization based in Canton, Mich., supporting regulatory submissions and all aspects of drug development. MMS employs highly skilled scientists to support its clients and to date has completed 45 new drug applications for pharmaceutical companies, along with several other major filings. Commitment to quality deliverables sets MMS apart from traditional service providers. MMS is the only CRO to be ISO 9001 certified for all services since inception and maintains detailed quality metrics for every project. For more information visit: www.mmsholdings.com.
About Wayne State University
Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized metropolitan research institution offering more than 370 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 29,000 students. Wayne State's main campus in midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over 200 acres; its six extension centers offer higher education to students throughout southeast Michigan. Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world.
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