Katy Richards-Hrdlicka

Katy Richards-Hrdlicka is a Senior Field Application Scientist at LevitasBio, where responsibilities involve the development and application of gentle, label-free levitation techniques for cell preparation. Prior to this role, Katy served as a Senior Product Applications Scientist at NanoString Technologies, Inc., focusing on customer training and support for new applications and technologies, particularly the GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler. Katy's experience also includes significant roles at Fluidigm Corporation, where multiple Field Application Scientist positions involved training and supporting scientists on pioneering genetic platforms. Academic background includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Ecology and Population Genetics from Yale University, with research focused on the population genetics of the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. Additionally, Katy has experience in teaching and facilitating educational programs, contributing to the advancement of evidence-based teaching methods.