Maria Baron

Maria Baron serves as a Molecular Development Scientist III at Conservation X Labs, overseeing the design and optimization of assays for disease detection and environmental monitoring since February 2024. Previously, Maria worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Molecular Development Scientist I, managing gene therapy safety monitoring across multiple clinical trials from May 2022 to February 2024. Prior experience includes roles at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp., where Maria contributed significantly to sequencing process improvements, and at NYU Langone Medical Center, where responsibilities included establishing a DNA/RNA extraction lab. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Universidad de Los Andes.