Valley biotech company donates $2M to ASU to create innovation, sales lab

An ASU marketing expert discusses why the support of alums — like that of BioLab Holdings creators Bob Maguire (MBA '13) and Jaime Leija (BS Management '03) — is critical to expanding opportunities for student learning.

In this article published Sept. 16, 2025, in the Phoenix Business Journal:

Our alumni play a vital role in shaping the impact of the Professional Sales Program. Through their active engagement, they expand access to professional networks, foster applied learning, and drive new ideas through strategic initiatives such as our partnership with BioLab.

— Detra Montoya, clinical professor of marketing