Tinian son graduates from Johns Hopkins
Tinian High School graduate Nathan Manglona Quichocho graduates from Johns Hopkins University with a master’s degree. (Contributed Photo)
Tinian High School graduate Nathan Manglona Quichocho, the son of Rita Manglona Daniels of Oregon and Ike Quichocho of Tinian, graduated from Johns Hopkins University on May 22 with a master’s degree in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
MBEE focuses on how to bring scientific research and medical breakthroughs to patients.
Quichocho currently works as Validation Engineer I for Genentech, widely considered the founder of the biotechnology industry. It is a leader in discovering and developing medical therapies to treat patients with serious or life-threatening conditions.
Genentech’s notable medical breakthroughs include treatment for the deadliest type of cancers and diseases, such as colon cancer/brain tumors (Avastin), breast cancer (Herceptin), and multiple sclerosis (Ocrevus) and is currently working on treatment for Alzheimer’s (Gantenerumab). (PR)