Russell Burns is a Senior Scientist at CALYX, a position held since January 2021, with previous experience as a Senior Scientist at Parexel from September 2016 to January 2021. Russell worked at Duke University from July 2002 to July 2016, serving as a Scientific Research Manager and Senior Reader, where responsibilities included administering data collection and grading for sponsored research studies and developing grading programs. Additionally, Russell held roles as an OCT Technical Analyst and Ophthalmic Photographer, gaining expertise in site technician certification, training, and various ophthalmic imaging techniques. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Photography from Thomas Edison State University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Biomedical Photography from Randolph Community College.