Laura MacConaill

Laura MacConaill is an accomplished scientific director with extensive experience in molecular diagnostics and cancer genomics, currently serving at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since 2010 and 2004, respectively. Responsibilities include strategic direction and management of personnel and resources for major genomics projects, overseeing substantial budgets, and leading initiatives in personalized cancer medicine. Laura has held positions such as Associate Director and Group Leader at the Center for Cancer Genome Discovery, focusing on project coordination, DNA and tissue repository management, and collaborative research to enhance cancer genome analysis. Educational credentials include a BSc and PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Biology from University College Cork. Additional experience spans roles at institutions such as Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute, further solidifying expertise in advanced genomic technologies and methodologies.