Tina Samuels is an experienced Program Manager at the Medical College of Wisconsin, managing translational research in the Otolaryngology Department since February 2005. Contributions include the development of patents for novel drug formulations, numerous successful funding proposals exceeding $3 million, and multiple awards from the American Broncho-Esophagological Association. Notable research projects involve investigating the carcinogenic effects of pepsin and developing immortalized pediatric middle ear epithelial cell lines. Previously, Tina held positions as Lab Manager, Research Assistant, and Research Technician at the University of Iowa and TestAmerica, focusing on protein interactions and chromatographic analysis. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Northern Iowa, among various certifications in yoga, permaculture, and herbalism.