Courtney Rella

Courtney Rella Ph.D. is a seasoned professional in biological safety and quality assurance, currently serving as the Biological Safety Program Manager for Global Research at Highridge Medical since April 2024. Previously held a similar role at ZimVie from August 2021 to April 2024, and prior to that, worked at Stryker in various microbiology positions from August 2017 to August 2021. Early career experience included roles such as Medical Editor at AG The Apotheker Group, and Analytical Chemist at Merck, where significant contributions were made in developing and validating analytical methods. Academic credentials include Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Health Sciences specializing in Immunology and Neuroscience from both Rutgers University - Newark and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, along with a Master's in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgian Court University.