Tanzir Mortuza, PharmD ‘18, is passionate about giving back to the institution that helped shape his career. Now an Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at BeiGene, he credits professional conferences for opening doors early in his career. “These meetings were extremely helpful for me to connect with other individuals in my field and helped me find future opportunities,” he says. Because of that experience, he now donates to the student travel fund, ensuring future students have access to the same networking opportunities.

Why I give: “Donating to the College of Pharmacy is near and dear to my heart. I always like to see this institution thrive. If my little contribution helps the institution in any way, I will be extremely satisfied.”

Mentorship has also played a key role in Tanzir’s journey, thanks to the guidance of Dr. Deborah Elder and Dr. Catherine White. “Dr. Elder provided me with opportunities to excel in my communication skills by teaching and lecturing in her compounding class,” he recalls. “Dr. White mentored me to be a better scientist and opened up the immense possibilities in the pharmaceutical industry.” Inspired by their influence, Tanzir now mentors a current pharmacy student. “This is my way of giving back to the next generation of scientists.”

Beyond his professional life, Tanzir enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, and cheering on the Dawgs during football season. “I’m a big college football fan, and during the season, I love watching my favorite Dawgs play,” he says.

Help today’s students follow the path of those who came before them by supporting the Pharmacy Student Travel Award Fund.