Shelby Tonelli

Shelby Tonelli has a diverse work experience in the field of molecular biotechnology and laboratory management. Shelby is currently employed at Beam Therapeutics, where they hold the position of Principal Research Associate since August 2023. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Research Associate II from August 2022 to August 2023, a Senior Research Associate from August 2021 to August 2022, and a Research Associate from June 2020 to August 2021. Before joining Beam Therapeutics, Shelby worked at the University of Massachusetts Amherst / Moore Lab as part of the Applied Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory from September 2019 to May 2020. Their earlier experience includes a position as a Research Assistant & Laboratory Manager at Stoffolano Laboratory from September 2016 to January 2018.

Shelby Tonelli completed their education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Shelby obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology in 2019 and subsequently pursued a Master of Science degree in Microbiology with a specialization in Applied Molecular Biotechnology from 2019 to 2020. In 2018, they also participated in a Study Abroad program at Florence University of the Arts, focusing on Microbiology.