Sierra Wasielewski

Sierra Wasielewski is a Principal Scientist in Analytical Development at Eli Lilly and Company, specializing in Gene Therapy for Akouos since March 2024. Previously, Sierra held various positions at Akouos, including Senior Associate Development Scientist and Associate Development Scientist II, from March 2021 to February 2025. Prior experience includes roles as an Associate Scientist in Analytical Development/QC and an Analytical Sciences/QC Co-op at Oncorus, from July 2019 to March 2021, and a Research Assistant at Shansky Lab of Neuroanatomy and Behavior, where Sierra conducted neuroscientific research focused on sex differences in fear responses from July 2018 to June 2020. Sierra also gained experience as a Summer Sunday Tour Worker at Brookhaven National Laboratory in 2017. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science degree in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University.