Rebecca (Becky) Bernat, Ph.D.

Rebecca (Becky) Bernat, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in the field of biotechnology and research. Rebecca (Becky) started their career in 1991 as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, where they conducted yeast genetic and human Y chromosome genomic studies. After that, they worked at Roche Palo Alto as an Information Scientist, providing scientific and clinical information for drug development.

In 2013, Becky joined Gismo Therapeutics Inc. as a Grant Writer and Research Manager, focusing on neurodegenerative, inflammatory diseases, and cancer treatments. Rebecca (Becky) researched funding opportunities, wrote grant applications, and coordinated submissions.

From 2015 onwards, Becky worked at Signal Solutions, LLC USA as a Senior Researcher and Grants Manager. Here, they collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop noninvasive technology for animal research and managed research projects. Rebecca (Becky) also handled grant applications and administration.

In 2017, they took on a role as a Consultant at Prime Genomics, contributing to the development of noninvasive biofluid genomics-based diagnostics. Their responsibilities included grant planning and writing, clinical study planning, and product development.

Recently, in 2022, Becky joined Gismo Therapeutics Inc. again, this time as a Senior Project Manager, Grants and Alliances, where they are responsible for managing projects and alliances related to grants.

Through their various roles, Becky has demonstrated their expertise in grant administration, research management, and scientific writing.

Rebecca (Becky) Bernat, Ph.D. completed their education in a chronological manner. Rebecca (Becky) began their academic journey at Portland State University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. The specific time period for this degree is not provided. Subsequently, they pursued higher studies at The Johns Hopkins University between 1986 and 1991, where they obtained their Ph.D. in Human Genetics. Their educational pursuits continued in 2012, when they attended San Jose State University for an unstated period, enrolling in the Teacher Credential Program. The details regarding the completion of their degree at San Jose State University are not provided.