Mary Cassidy

Mary Cassidy is an experienced research professional with a strong background in biomedical engineering and biotechnology. Currently serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at Northwestern University since November 2018, Mary specializes in organic synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of bio-responsive small molecules, peptides, and polymers. Previous experience includes roles as a Teaching Assistant, where Mary instructed cardiopulmonary physiology and supported a class of 100 students, and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, focusing on elastomeric polymers. Additional roles include project engineering support at Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, a server at Pinstripes, Inc., and personal assistant duties at Advanced Stability Technologies, Inc. Mary holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical/Medical Engineering and a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Northwestern University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics with a specialization in Biomechanics/Biomaterials from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.