Valeria Kravitz

Valeria Kravitz has a diverse range of work experience in the field of microbiology. Valeria is currently employed as the Head of Microbiology at Harmony Baby Nutrition, starting in 2023. Prior to this role, they worked at Evelo Biosciences from 2015 to 2023. At Evelo Biosciences, they held the positions of Scientist and Senior Research Associate.

Before joining Evelo Biosciences, Valeria was employed at the Ministry of Health Israel from 2009 to 2015. During this time, they worked as a Research Associate and Microbiologist, where they were involved in clinical R&D laboratory research and development of detection and diagnosis methods. Valeria gained extensive experience in molecular biology techniques, including DNA and RNA isolations, cloning, sequencing, PCR, RT-PCR, and cell cultures. Additionally, they excelled in data analysis and presentation. Valeria also worked as a Microbiologist in a food microbiology laboratory, where they performed standard microbiological methods in compliance with ISO and GLP regulations.

Prior to their role at the Ministry of Health Israel, Valeria worked as a Teacher Assistant at Tel Aviv University from 2006 to 2009.

Valeria Kravitz has a diverse education history in the field of biology and biotechnology. Valeria obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology from Tel Aviv University, where they studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from the same university from 2003 to 2006. Valeria also has some educational experience at Stony Brook University, where they studied Biology and Psychology from 1998 to 2000. In addition to their academic degrees, Valeria holds a certification as ASCP MB, although no information on the institution or the specific date of its acquisition is provided.