Heidi Slocum

Heidi Slocum is a seasoned scientist with a robust background in biochemistry and analytical development, holding a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin and a BS from The Johns Hopkins University. Slocum's career includes pivotal roles such as Director of Pre-Analytical Development at Universal Diagnostics S.A. and Senior Development Scientist at Freenome, with previous experience as a Research Associate and Scientist at ArcherDx, now part of Invitae. Notable research includes the development of LSPR biosensors for biomarker detection in bodily fluids, click nucleic acids for DNA/RNA sequence detection, and innovative polymeric materials for biological stabilization. Slocum has also contributed to various projects at institutions like Johns Hopkins University and the University of Colorado Boulder, showcasing expertise in polymer synthesis, microfluidic device fabrication, and immunochemical assay development.