Michael Dombeck, B.S. 1998

Chief Operating Officer, Arcellx, Inc. – Gaithersburg, MD

1998 Major: Biology; MPP and MBA (2003)

How has being a Biology graduate from Duke helped shape you personally and/or professionally?

"While I didn't go on to an advanced science degree, I still use my Biology education nearly every day. I've spent almost 25 years in R&D operations and strategy for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, and the last ten in senior leadership roles. My Biology education is important to my ability to do my job, particularly in emerging modalities such as cell and gene therapies."

What advice would you give students in Duke's Biology programs? 

"There is a world of professional possibilities beyond academia and medicine with a Biology degree. Be sure to check the alumni database and see all the amazing careers Biology majors have pursued."

Michael Dombeck