Alexandra Braun

Alexandra Braun is a highly skilled Principal Associate Scientist currently working at Manifold Bio since May 2023, with extensive experience in various roles in biotechnology and medical research. Previously, Alexandra held similar positions at Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc. from April 2017 to April 2023, including roles as Staff Research Associate and Senior Research Associate. Prior experience includes serving as a Process Engineer contractor at Ascent Services Group, Technical Research Assistant at Karp Lab (Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School), and research positions at the University of Waterloo and Cornell University. Alexandra's education encompasses a PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from Northeastern University, a Master's of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Notable projects include developing protocols and devices for DNA extraction and cancer research, as well as co-developing medical devices for point-of-care applications.