Melissa Cates

Melissa Cates is a seasoned professional in the field of human factors engineering and product innovation, currently serving as Senior Manager at Cepheid since November 2019, following a role as Senior Product Innovation Manager for systems, software, and connectivity. Prior experience includes positions as a Staff Validation Scientist at BD from August 2017 to November 2019 and Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from January 2015 to August 2017. Melissa began their career as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist focusing on Flow Cytometry at Emory Healthcare from March 2013 to October 2015. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Health Informatics from Mercer University, a Bachelor's degree in Biology from The University of Georgia, and a degree in Medical Laboratory Science from Emory University.