Sawyer R. Smith

Sawyer R. Smith, Sc.M. has a diverse range of work experience in various scientific and medical fields. Starting in 2023, Sawyer worked as the Lead In Vivo Scientist at Deka Biosciences, Inc, where they led a team of three and successfully completed over 12 in vivo projects related to Deka's cancer therapeutic platform.

Prior to that, Sawyer was a Graduate Student at Brown University from 2019 to 2022, focusing on population genetics through NGS of malaria in Central Africa. Sawyer also served as a Research Associate during this time, collaborating with investigators to analyze malaria status in Africa and optimize NGS analysis.

From 2017 to 2020, Sawyer worked at the University of Idaho in multiple roles. As a Research Assistant, they contributed to studies on the effects of the Alexander Technique on neck pain and caregivers. Sawyer also served as a Research Assistant & Lab Assistant Manager at the Human Performance Laboratory, leading a longitudinal study on female collegiate dancers' body composition and contributing to other projects. Additionally, Sawyer worked as a Teaching Assistant for human anatomy, providing instruction and support to students.

In 2018, Sawyer served as an IRTA Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), leading a project on ambiguous threat neurocircuitry and manipulation using a murine model to explore human anxiety characteristics.

Prior to their academic pursuits, Sawyer gained experience as a Research Assistant at St. Luke's Clinic, where they conducted research on alternative osteobiologics and ACL reconstruction. They also worked as a Pre-Medical Student Shadow at Providence Kodiak Island, gaining exposure to various surgeries and medical practices.

In addition to their scientific roles, Sawyer volunteered as a Medical Volunteer at HAITIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION INC, gaining an understanding of rural healthcare and healthcare inequalities in small-scale countries. They also served as a Board Member and Youth Representative of the Great Idaho Chapter of the American Red Cross, collaborating on volunteer opportunities and fundraising initiatives.

Overall, Sawyer R. Smith, Sc.M. has demonstrated expertise in in vivo research, population genetics, the Alexander Technique, and various other scientific and medical fields.

Sawyer R. Smith, Sc.M. has an educational background in the field of biology and pathobiology. They completed their Master of Science degree in Pathobiology at Brown University from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they pursued a degree in Medical Sciences with a minor in Pre-Health studies from the University of Idaho, graduating cum laude in 2018. Before attending the University of Idaho, Sawyer studied Biochemistry at the University of Portland in 2014-2015, focusing on Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical studies.

In addition to their formal education, Sawyer holds a certification in "Data Science: R Basics" from Harvard University, obtained in April 2020.