Andrew Pla

Andrew Pla has a diverse work experience in various scientific roles. Andrew is currently employed at Prevail Therapeutics as a Sr. Principal Scientist, Analytical Development since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Prevail Therapeutics as an Associate Scientist, Analytical Development from August 2021 to March 2023.

Before joining Prevail Therapeutics, Andrew worked at Homology Medicines, Inc. from July 2020 to August 2021 as a Sr. Research Associate I, Bioinformatics. Andrew also held the position of Research Associate II, Genomics at the same company from November 2018 to July 2020.

In 2018, Andrew gained experience as an R&D Intern/Temp at Biological Dynamics, where they performed molecular biology techniques to improve the company's IVD technology platform. Andrew processed and analyzed data using JMP.

Prior to this, Andrew worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California San Diego from September 2016 to July 2018. During this time, they conducted research on CRISPR-based gene therapies and completed coursework in various biological and biomedical subjects. Andrew also led a teaching lab course and coordinated other teaching assistants.

Andrew started their career as a Research Laboratory Intern at bioTheranostics in June 2014, where they conducted RNA stability and mutation studies to validate the company's products. Andrew received training in laboratory devices and practices.

In 2013, Andrew worked as a Laboratory Assistant in Dr. Chien's lab at the UCSD Department of Bioengineering. Andrew'sresponsibilities included performing procedures such as Western Blot and PCR.

Overall, Andrew Pla has gained extensive experience in analytical development, bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, and research during their career in various scientific roles.

Andrew Pla completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2016. Prior to that, they attended Arrowhead High School from 2008 to 2010. Andrew then pursued a Master of Science degree in Bioengineering from UC San Diego, which they completed in 2018. Additionally, Andrew attended La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, CA from 2010 to 2012, although no degree or field of study is specified for this period.