Meryl Rodrigues

Meryl Rodrigues has a diverse work experience in the field of bioscience and biomedical engineering. Meryl is currently working as a Scientist II, R&D at Agena Bioscience since July 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Abbott as a Scientist, R&D from October 2019 to July 2021.

Meryl's earlier experience includes working as a Graduate Research Associate at ASU Biodesign Institute from January 2017 to July 2019. During this time, they developed molecular-based diagnostic immunoassays for biomarker detection in pancreatic cancer patients. Meryl also conducted in-vitro studies on exosomes in cancer and normal human cell lines.

In 2017, Meryl worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Meryl'sresponsibilities included lecturing on topics related to Biomedical Device Design, grading assignments, and assisting in designing class lectures and final exams.

From 2012 to 2016, Meryl worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Biosignatures Discovery Automation, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University. Meryl'sresearch focused on the development of a microfluidic platform for metabolic measurements of live single cells. Meryl co-developed a microfluidic device to measure single-cell oxygen consumption rates for cancer cells.

Before pursuing their graduate studies, Meryl worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Mumbai in 2010. Meryl designed and developed an automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation device using cost-effective materials and machining engineering techniques.

Meryl also gained some internship experience as a Biomedical Engineer Intern at Dr.L.H.Hiranandani Hospital, Powai in 2011.

Overall, Meryl Rodrigues has a strong background in research, development, and teaching in the fields of bioscience and biomedical engineering.

Meryl Rodrigues completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Mumbai from 2007 to 2011. They then pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at Arizona State University from 2012 to 2014. They further expanded their education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field at Arizona State University between 2015 and 2019.