Ashley Banks, MS

Ashley Banks, MS, has a diverse work experience in the field of scientific research and laboratory work. Ashley started their career as an Office Assistant at Winthrop University in 2008 and transitioned to a Research Assistant role in 2010. In this role, Ashley isolated and identified microorganisms, reviewed scientific literature, and organized laboratory equipment.

In 2014, Ashley joined the American Red Cross as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Ashley performed immunoassay and nucleic acid testing on blood samples, using specialized laboratory equipment and techniques. Ashley also gained experience in handling infectious material and viruses such as HCV, HIV, and HBC.

After two years at the American Red Cross, Ashley moved on to RTI International in 2016. Ashley worked as a Medical Scientist II and was involved in the validation study for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) at the North Carolina State Lab of Public Health. Ashley also collaborated with Research Scientists to perform a pilot study for SCID before implementing screening in the state. Additionally, they created quality control material for the assay at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Most recently, Ashley joined OmniAb, Inc. in 2017 as a Scientist. In this role, they assist in identifying novel drug candidates and advancing drug discovery projects. Ashley is trained in conventional patch clamp techniques and planar patch clamp techniques, such as Syncropatch and Biomek automated liquid handling system. Ashley also develops, validates, and performs ion channel assays, as well as identifies small molecule modulators for collaborator and client programs.

Overall, Ashley Banks, MS, has demonstrated expertise in scientific research, laboratory techniques, and drug discovery throughout their career.

Ashley Banks, MS has an education history that includes a master's degree in Clinical Research from Walden University, which was completed between 2015 and 2017. In 2016, Ashley Banks also attended The Johns Hopkins University, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. In 2012, they obtained a certification from York Technical College in Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Prior to that, Ashley Banks earned a bachelor's degree in Biology, General from Winthrop University, completing it between 2008 and 2012.