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Julie Lucas is a Principal Scientist at MRIGlobal since January 2010, focusing on applied infectious disease research with an emphasis on biodefense and emerging pathogens, and possesses expertise in biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology, and microbiology. Prior experience includes serving as a Scientist at MannKind Corporation from 2007 to 2009, where drug discovery efforts targeted small molecule inhibitors for multiple myeloma, and as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Bayer HealthCare from 2005 to 2007, investigating HDAC inhibitors' anti-inflammatory effects in T cells. Julie's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of California, San Francisco, obtained in 2004, and a B.S. in Pharmacology from UC Santa Barbara in 1999.
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From a candy-coated shell that melts in your mouth to global health security, warfighter protection to cancer treatments, MRIGlobal has been solving the world’s toughest research challenges for more than 70 years. Founded in 1944, MRIGlobal is an independent research organization that uses science and technology to create solutions for a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. The biggest driver of our success is our employees. No matter their role, they are dedicated to delivering results to our clients that are consistent, relevant, and recent. Scientific integrity is at the heart of everything we do. Because of that, we consistently provide only the best scientific and technical solutions. MRIGlobal performs contract research and development, test and evaluation, and operations and management services for government and industry. This includes: - National Defense and Security - Global Health - Energy and the Environment - Agriculture and Food Safety - Transportation Research Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, MRIGlobal is the internationally acclaimed “go to” center for applied research and technology development. Regional offices are also in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida. In addition to our own labs, MRIGlobal operates research facilities for the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. And we are one of only two entities in the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, which manages and operates the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, CO, for the Department of Energy. We've managed NREL since its beginning in 1977. MRIGlobal is proud to be a community leader who helps build stronger communities through business outreach, civic and community projects, educational outreach, and charities. Community participation and stewardship are prized values, and they are lived daily through highly-engaged staff dedicated to solving the tough challenges that might intimidate others.