Penn Undergraduate Biotech Society (PUBS) is the premier student group for undergraduates interested in the intersection between biotechnology, science, and business. We believe in spreading knowledge and excitement about the industry above all else, and we hope that our resources lead to increased awareness about this growing field.
This committee provides pro-bono consulting services, advising biotech clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Past Clients: Carisma Therapeutics, Centivax, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Pfizer
This committee introduces financial concepts within biotech and healthcare, researching markets and crafting investment theses.
This committee produces content exploring trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in biotech, featuring industry leaders and academics.
Past Guests: CEO @ Penn Medicine, CEO @ Peptilogics, CSO @ Canomiks, CSO @ L'Oréal, Deputy CMO @ NIH
This committee analyzes emerging scientific literature and novel technologies, collaborating on peer reviews and publications.
This committee leverages machine learning to model and predict biotech trends across the industry.
* New Committee: Launching Fall 2026
This committee builds a think-tank pushing policy narratives oriented towards public sector and regulatory landscape.
* New Committee: Launching Fall 2026
Written applications are required to join one of PUBS committees via Penn Labs. As a Wharton Council-recognized student organization, PUBS adheres to the University of Pennsylvania Policy on Equal Opportunity. All Penn undergraduates are welcome to sign up to participate in PUBS general body membership (GBM) events and programs. There is no application necessary to be a General Body Member. Please email Christopher (ckwok822@wharton.upenn.edu) or Matt (mattstep@sas.upenn.edu) if you have any questions.
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December / April
Presidents: Christopher Kwok & Matt Stepnowski
Executive VP: Kamille Hernandez
VP Internal: Ariana Arabadjiev
VP External: Lisa Sun
VP Marketing: Abraham Medina
VPs AI: Ari Jain & Aryaman Tiwary
VPs Consulting: Anvi Sinha & Katie Yu
VPs Finance: Brandon Ma & Harshini Shankar
VPs Podcast: Anvesha Guru & Mary Zawalick
VPs Policy: Mustafa Siddiqui & Navneeth Murali
VPs Research: Calvin Hansen & Oscar Kong
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