Christopher Materna

Christopher Materna M.S. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Christopher began their career as a Research Assistant in the Sorger Lab at Roger Williams University, where they worked from February 2013 to May 2016. During this time, Christopher contributed to various research projects and gained experience in laboratory techniques.

After that, they joined the Smolowitz Lab at Roger Williams University as a Research Assistant, focusing on investigating the effects of trematode on blue mussel populations. Christopher was responsible for developing a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based approach to detect trematode DNA in blue mussel gonad tissue. Christopher worked in this role from June 2014 to August 2016.

Christopher then pursued their graduate studies at the University of Delaware, where they served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from September 2016 to July 2018.

Following their studies, Christopher joined Keros Therapeutics as an In Vivo Research Associate I in October 2018. In this role, they performed routine procedures and injections in mice, monitored animal health, and harvested samples from multiple tissues. Christopher also contributed to study design and implementation, as well as the validation of new animal models. Additionally, they conducted RNA and protein extraction, RT-qPCR, ELISA, and Western blot analysis. Christopher held this position until January 2021.

After that, Christopher advanced to the role of In Vivo Research Associate II at Keros Therapeutics in January 2021, where they gained further experience and responsibilities.

Most recently, Christopher has been working at Keros Therapeutics as a Senior Research Associate since January 2022. In this role, they are involved in writing and preparing presentations, study reports, and manuscripts based on preclinical data. Additionally, they perform ex vivo analysis using techniques such as RT-qPCR, bone histomorphometry, and ELISA. Christopher also manages and maintains uCT and DXA equipment.

Overall, Christopher Materna M.S. has a strong background in research, with experience in both academic and industry settings. Christopher has developed skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and study design, making him a valuable asset to any research team.

Christopher Materna M.S. obtained a Master's degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the University of Delaware between 2016 and 2018. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Biology and Environmental Chemistry at Roger Williams University from 2012 to 2016.