Samantha Black, PhD

Samantha Black, PhD, has a diverse work experience. Starting in 2010, they worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at North Carolina State University, where they conducted laboratory assays and statistical analysis as part of various research projects. Samantha continued their work at the university as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2013 to 2018, focusing on nutritional and physiology research using animal models to find alternatives to antibiotics in food production.

In 2018, Samantha joined the National Postdoctoral Association as a Program Associate and worked there until 2019. Samantha'sresponsibilities involved coordinating programs and supporting postdoctoral professionals.

From 2019 to 2022, Samantha worked at Science and Medicine Group as the Editor in Chief of ScienceBoard.net, where they curated daily news in the life sciences, conducted interviews with industry experts, and produced articles and newsletters.

Currently, Samantha is the Head of Brand and Content at Elemental Machines, a position they started in 2022.

Samantha Black, PhD, completed their educational journey in the field of nutrition sciences. Samantha started their academic pursuits in 2009 at North Carolina State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Poultry Science in 2013. Building on their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Master's degree in Poultry Science from the same institution, which they successfully obtained in 2015. Samantha's commitment to advancing their expertise and knowledge led their to pursue a Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences, which they completed in 2018 at North Carolina State University. Throughout their educational journey, Samantha Black focused on the interdisciplinary study of biological sciences, poultry science, and nutrition sciences.