Welcome!

We created this blog so you all can connect with each other before, during and after your internship with us at BioLumina. We hope you will take the time to get to know one another a bit before your first day and use this as a tool to stay connected and continue your friendships after the summer is long gone.

We will be updating the blog on a regular basis to show what progress you have been making throughout the summer.

A reminder about the logistics:

* Start date: June 14th (9:30am)
* End date: August 5th
* Monday – Thursday (you are off on Fridays)
* Location: 75 Varick Street (Varick and Canal in TriBeCa)
o 6th floor and ask for Adrian Buendia
* Attire: A casual yet professional appearance is what we are looking for. Khakis and a polo are just fine, suits are not needed. Don't wear anything you wouldn't wear in front of your mother.

We are thrilled to have you part of the BioLumina team and we are looking forward to a great summer!

Adrian Buendia
Recruiting Coordinator
abuendia@mscgroupny.com

Bio: Mariana Hernandez

Hi everyone! My name is Mariana Hernandez. I am senior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Bioengineering. Next year, I will continue to be at Penn finishing a Masters also in Bioengineering. I am originally from a small town in Mexico called Torreon. I am not sure what my plans are after graduating, but I definitely want to stay in the States to work for a couple of years before going back to Mexico. Some of my hobbies are doing yoga, pilates, playing the piano, cooking and reading. I recently bought a guitar and I want to learn how to play it. I am very excited about beginning this internship at BioLumina and I look forward to meeting all of you!

Bio: Chirag Patel

My name is Chirag Patel. I am 21 years old and currently a Middler at Northeastern University. I am pursuing an engineering degree with a business minor. I like playing/watching basketball, baseball, soccer, and football. I have a very hard work ethic that compliments to every project, assignment, and extracurricular activities that keeps me as a good student and a good asset to my college community. Outside of the work field and school I am outgoing and very reliable. I am doing this internship to gain experience and have an idea of what the business world is really about in hopes of pursuing a MBA after my undergrad.

Bio: Michael Stallone

Michael Stallone is going to be a Senior at The College of New Jersey in the fall and is double majoring in Economics and Political Science. Michael is from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey and is very interested in health and energy economics. He's really excited to be interning with BioLumina for the summer 2010 to learn about the health care advertising industry firsthand. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.

Bio: Farah Wakani

Hi everyone! My name is Farah Wakani and I’m a rising junior at Hofstra University, majoring in Marketing at the Zarb School of Business. During my last two years of college I hope to study abroad in China, which is something that I have been looking forward to for a long time. When I graduate, I am seriously considering a career in pharmaceutical advertising and marketing. I live in Port Washington, Long Island with my family which is where I will be commuting from this summer. I enjoy baking, running, traveling, yoga, sushi and spending time with my friends and family. I look forward to meeting everyone and spending the summer at BioLumina!

Bio: James Underwood

My name is James Underwood. I will be a senior at Columbia University next fall, majoring in English Literature. After high school, I worked for in the non-profit sector and for Apple for a few years before returning to college to complete my degree at Columbia. When I'm not studying, I pursue interests in film and theater; I've performed in ten productions over the last year. This summer, I'm hoping to provide a little technical support to BioLumina while also learning a bit about the advertising industry--an industry that I think will provide an excellent professional environment for both my technological experience and my creative aspirations.