Sam Bryson

Sam Bryson has a diverse background in scientific research. They currently hold the position of Computational Biologist at Phase Genomics, where their responsibilities and start date are not provided. Prior to this, they worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Washington from November 2017 to July 2022. In this role, they focused on analyzing microbiomes in wastewater treatment to further understand these systems. They utilized Python, Bash scripting, and bioinformatics tools for metagenomics.

Before the University of Washington, Sam worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Oregon State University from September 2012 to September 2017. Their research involved quantifying carbon assimilation by heterotrophs in marine microbial communities using proteomic stable isotope probing. They conducted various experiments and developed analytic approaches using metagenomics and metaproteomics. They acquired bioinformatic skills in metagenome assembly, annotation, metaproteome analysis, and other analysis using shell scripts, PERL, R, and Python.

Additionally, Sam served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Oregon State University from September 2011 to August 2012, where they assisted students in general microbiology and food microbiology laboratory classes. They also instructed and supervised teaching assistants during the general microbiology lab.

Finally, Sam has experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Georgia from August 2010 to July 2011. In this role, they worked on a project focused on the propagation and genetic manipulation of hardwood species using somatic embryogenesis techniques.

Overall, Sam Bryson has a strong background in scientific research, with expertise in computational biology, microbiology, and bioinformatics.

Sam Bryson has a strong educational background in both microbiology and political science. They earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology from Oregon State University, completing their studies from 2011 to 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, graduating between 2008 and 2010.

Additionally, Sam Bryson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs. The exact years when they completed this degree are not specified, but it was before 2005.

In terms of additional certifications, Sam Bryson obtained the MRF Startup Collaboration certification from the Momental (formerly Mistletoe) Foundation in June 2020.