Krista Banks

Krista Banks is an experienced research professional with a diverse background in laboratory management and pharmacological research. Currently serving as a Staff Research Associate II and Lab Manager at Colorado State University since November 2020, Krista oversees a pharmacology lab and the Drug Discovery and Development core, focusing on various projects including live cell analysis and in vivo studies. Previously, Krista held roles such as General Supervisor at KEB Lab Management, managing diagnostic labs, and Lab Manager at Integrated Sports & Spine, where responsibilities included sample testing and lab organization. Additional experience includes surgical and analytical work at MyCROSite LLC and Plato BioPharma, and research at notable organizations like Celgene Research and Johnson & Johnson. Krista holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Arizona.