Karen Bui

Karen Bui has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Karen currently works at GRO Biosciences as a Biotechnology Project Manager starting in April 2023. Before that, they were a Senior Scientist at Novartis from August 2022 to May 2023. Prior to that, Karen held various positions at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), including Clinical Trial Lead, Research Scientist II, Scientific Associate, and Training Services Apprentice. Karen also worked as a Study Support Associate 1 at Novartis from September 2014 to January 2016. Earlier in their career, Karen was a Research Assistant and Laboratory Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Karen also worked as a Customer Service Representative at Tran Insurance Agency from August 2008 to August 2010.

Karen Bui obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Animal Behavior and Human Interactions, and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where they studied from 2010 to 2014.

In terms of additional certifications, Karen has completed the following:

- "Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function" from Rice University in January 2021.

- "HMX Fundamentals- Pharmacology" from Harvard University in June 2020.

- "Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)" certification from AALAS in December 2015.

- "Lab Fire and Safety" certification from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in September 2012.

- "Human Research- Social and Behavioral Research Investigators" certification from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in August 2013.

- "Working with the IACUC" certification from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in January 2014.