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Episode 2: Interview with MiraCosta President Dr. Sunny Cooke - How to Grow a Biotech Program

July 29, 2026 • Terri Quenzer, PhD, Executive Director, Bioscience Workforce Development Hub at MiraCosta College and Host of Biotech: Impacting Tomorrow, Today • Episode 2

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Terri Quenzer, Executive Director of the Bioscience Workforce Development Hub, discusses the importance of community college biotechnology and bio manufacturing programs with Dr. Sunny Cooke, President of MiraCosta College. Dr. Cooke highlights the success of MiraCosta's biotech program, including a groundbreaking bachelor's degree in bio manufacturing, which costs under $11,000 for four years. The MiraCosta College biotech program is supported by industry, partnerships, and grants. The program has seen significant growth and has attracted a diverse student body. Dr. Cooke emphasizes the need for strategic planning, industry collaboration, and leveraging resources to support workforce development and economic growth.

Terri Quenzer, PhD

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