Matthew Diaz

Matthew Diaz has a diverse work experience in the field of biosciences. Matthew is currently employed at Avidity Biosciences, Inc., where they started as a Research Associate in September 2019 and later progressed to the role of Senior Research Associate in January 2021. Currently, they hold the position of Associate Scientist I since June 2022.

Prior to joining Avidity Biosciences, Matthew worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital from August 2018 to May 2019, completing a senior thesis under the guidance of Dr. David Scadden and Dr. Ting Zhao.

In addition, Matthew has also served as a Course Assistant at Harvard University, supporting an introductory course on stem cell and developmental biology. Matthew provided assistance to students by reviewing lecture content, helping with problem sets, and giving feedback on weekly assignments. This role lasted from September 2018 to December 2018.

Matthew's teaching experience includes a position as a Teaching Assistant at Harvard Extension School. In this role, they graded problem sets and exams for an online introduction to stem cells course and provided explanations for lecture concepts and problem set questions via email. Matthew held this position from September 2018 to December 2018.

During the summer of 2018, Matthew had the opportunity to work as a Summer Research Intern at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. Here, they conducted research on gene expression dynamics and differentiation potential in mouse osteosarcoma cells. Their responsibilities included cell culture, RNA isolation, qPCR, ARS staining, poster making, and presenting their findings.

Furthermore, Matthew gained experience as a Summer Research Fellow at San Diego Zoo Global. Under the mentorship of Dr. Marisa Korody, they cultured and characterized Northern White Rhino induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Matthew designed primers for pluripotency markers and analyzed their expression using qPCR.

Lastly, Matthew's early research experience includes working as an Undergraduate Researcher in the Hoekstra Lab. Assisted by Dr. Caroline Hu, they contributed to studying the genetic basis of behavior and pigmentation in Peromyscus. Their tasks involved handling and dissecting Peromyscus, as well as conducting burrowing behavioral assays.

Overall, Matthew Diaz's work experience showcases their involvement in various research and teaching roles related to biosciences, emphasizing their expertise in molecular biology techniques, stem cell research, and behavior genetics.

Matthew Diaz completed their high school education at South Hills High School from 2011 to 2015, earning a High School Diploma. Following their high school graduation, they attended Harvard University from 2015 to 2019, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Biology.