Melissa Lau

Melissa Lau, PhD, currently serves as the Social Media Manager at Benchling, a position held since October 2021, where responsibilities include advancing the company's digital presence in the biotechnology sector. Prior experience includes serving as a Digital Communications Specialist at the University of California, San Francisco, where significant achievements involved launching social media channels and increasing engagement by 200%. Additionally, Melissa has contributed as a writer for several organizations, including Benchling and BioGPS, and co-authored a book on neuroscience for the general public. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD in Neurosciences from UC San Diego.