Rooted in Science, Inspired by Mission: Meet Lauren Ferris ‘21, MBA ‘22
As a student on the Heights, Lauren Ferris ‘21, MBA ‘22, had a foot firmly planted in two worlds. One world was characterized by science, data and research; the other was marked by athletics and the thrill of competition. Each of these environments, in its own way, taught the Syracuse, New York, native the importance of hard work, resilience and camaraderie, and led her to the work she does today.
Ferris is a research associate at the biotech firm Ichor Life Science. She joined the firm in 2022, shortly after graduating from Le Moyne. Ferris’ time on the Heights was informed by her experience in the classroom and on the field; she earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and a master’s degree in business administration, and was a member of the National Championship-winning women’s lacrosse team. Now she uses the entirety of her Le Moyne experience to support Ichor in its mission of studying the mechanisms of aging and offering expert services to research and development scientists.
I want to make a difference and to make a positive contribution to whatever team I might join. Le Moyne gave me the education, and the confidence, to do just that.”
It is a role that allows Ferris to make the most of her dual background in science and business. No two days are the same. One afternoon she may be working with a colleague to study a protein that may eventually be used in the creation of a life-saving drug, while the next she may be communicating with one of Ichor’s clients about its needs.
Constantly learning – and being challenged – does not intimidate Ferris. She recently moved from Syracuse to Lunenburg, Germany, where, in addition to working remotely, she is in the midst of adjusting to her new surroundings, building a community and learning to speak German. She is eager to embrace whatever comes next, and to continue to draw on her Jesuit education and her experiences as a student-athlete competing at an institution that emphasizes not just achievement but culture.
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