Alex Barr

Alex Barr currently serves as an Associate Scientist at Affinivax Inc., focusing on early stages of vaccine development for bacterial infections and COVID-19, as well as conducting proof of concept experiments for a melanoma vaccine. Additionally, Alex works as a Copy Editor for Six Red Marbles, overseeing the editing of college-level biology exam questions. Prior experience includes a Research Assistant role at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, involving laboratory experiments on bleeding disorders and contributions to COVID-19 research. Academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Brandeis University, with former roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UMass Amherst and a Field Assistant on climate effects studies.