Taking giant leaps in pharmaceutical research, together

A lot of people might hesitate to attend school in the middle of the United States when they come from somewhere as far away as Vancouver, British Columbia. But Myra Fu says it’s 100% worth it.

“Purdue was the whole package to me,” she says. “We have one of the best pharmacy programs in the nation and a long history of producing passionate leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, so making the decision to come here was easy.”

Especially important in her decision was the access students have to professors, and the Purdue community’s genuine interest in student success.

“The most important thing to me about my Purdue experience is the sincere investment of Purdue faculty and alumni in current students. Professors actually try to get to know you and provide guidance tailored to your individual goals and needs,” she says.

Tailored guidance from faculty was what guided her to internships with Eli Lilly, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer — all of which cemented her devotion to making a difference through research.

“In my field of study, research is always the first step in changing lives. It’s the source of high-impact treatment guidelines and novel drug therapies, renowned surgical procedures and state-of-the-art biotechnology,” she says.