Biotech Innovation & Research Internship at Moeda Consulting

Intern at a leading biotech consulting firm to work on AI-driven gene therapies, cancer immunotherapy, and vaccine innovation, finish with co-authored research or patent contributions.

Program Duration
• Condensed High-Level Program: 1.5 months (≥ 20 hours/week)
• Year-Round Regular Program: 3 months (≥ 10 hours/week)
Application Deadline
🟢 Open
⏳ September 31st, 2025
Dates
📅 Ongoing
Time Commitment
🕙 120 working hours in total
Program Results & Recognition
📄 Compelling portfolio piece, Reference Letter (with good performance), Certificate of Completion, Powerful network, Research/Publication, etc.

Meet Your Mentor & Supervisor

📎 Biotech Entrepreneur & Scientific Leader
📎 Co-Founder of Two Drug Delivery Platforms
📎 Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences

Key Achievements:
Patent Inventor: Multiple breakthrough patents in switchable aptamer platforms and lipid nanoparticle targeting systems

Industry Partnerships: Strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical giants including AstraZeneca and RigImmune during pandemic vaccine development

Academic Excellence: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (University of British Columbia), postdoctoral research at Vanderbilt University

Scientific Leadership: 30+ peer-reviewed publications, 10+ first-author papers in top-tier journals

Commercial Success: Co-invented MetaplexTM copper-drug complexation technology, founding Cuprous Pharmaceuticals

Unlike traditional academics, Dr. Wehbe bridges the critical gap between cutting-edge science and commercial success. His expertise encompasses the complete innovation ecosystem - from bench-scale research through GMP manufacturing, venture funding, and strategic partnerships with industry leaders.

About Moeda Consulting Corp.

Moeda Consulting is a dynamic biotech strategy and innovation firm at the forefront of therapeutic R&D, combining deep expertise in genetics, drug delivery, AI-driven therapies, and vaccine development. Founded by renowned biotech entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Moe Wehbe, Moeda empowers the next generation of leaders through real-world experience in drug development, cutting-edge research, scientific entrepreneurship, and biotech commercialization.

Students in this internship will gain insider access to one of the most competitive, fast-paced, and impactful industries in the world.

🏆 Key Program Benefits

Cutting-Edge Research Experience: Direct involvement in AI-powered drug discovery, cancer immunotherapy, and breakthrough gene therapy platforms

Complete Drug Development Mastery: Learn every phase from laboratory research through clinical trials, regulatory approval, and market launch

Scientific Publication Opportunities: Co-author research papers and contribute to patent applications alongside world-class scientists

Industry Network Access: Present your research to senior executives at major pharmaceutical companies and leading academic researchers

Ivy League-Caliber Experience: Gain research credentials that will enhance your university applications and career prospects

Highly Impactful Work: Work directly with industry-leading scientists on breakthrough research that will define the future of medicine

🌟 What You'll Experience 🌟

👉 Hands-On Research: Design and execute experiments in AI-driven lipid nanoparticle optimization for targeted cancer therapy

👉 Clinical Trial Strategy: Learn regulatory pathways, FDA submission processes, and Phase I-III trial design

👉 Patent Development: Contribute to intellectual property creation and technology commercialization strategies

👉 Scientific Communication: Present findings to pharmaceutical executives, venture capitalists, and academic leaders

👉 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with computational biologists, medicinal chemists, and regulatory affairs specialists

Ideal for Students Interested in

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Innovation
  • AI Applications in Healthcare & Drug Discovery
  • Cancer Research & Immunotherapy
  • Gene Therapy & Personalized Medicine
  • Vaccine Development & Infectious Disease
  • Biotech Entrepreneurship & Commercialization