Laura Hrycyniak (Funk)

Laura (Funk) Hrycyniak is a seasoned professional in research and development, currently serving as a Senior Manager at Elephas since August 2020, with a history of progressively responsible roles including Research Scientist and Senior Scientist. Laura's prior experience includes a tenure as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where research focused on cell division defects and their implications in cancer therapy. Additional roles included a Greenhouse Technician at Aerotek and various positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where laboratory maintenance and advanced research techniques were employed. Laura holds a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and a BS in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Key scientific skills include cell biology, fluorescence microscopy, biochemistry, and in vivo mouse experiments.