Melani Fung

Melani Fung is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II at BillionToOne since September 2023, with prior experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Personalis, Inc. from October 2018 to August 2023. At Personalis, Melani performed nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS sequencing, while also training in manual and automated extraction techniques. Previous roles included Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Trainee, Clinical Laboratory Associate, and Laboratory Assistant, involving responsibilities such as troubleshooting assays, quality control, and data management. Melani's career began in patient advocacy at HealthRIGHT 360 and as a Program Leader with AmeriCorps, focusing on underserved populations and youth engagement. Melani holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Classics from UC Irvine, complemented by a Biology minor, and further education through the University of California Berkeley Extension.