Heather Hoover

Heather Hoover has a strong background in scientific research and analysis, with their most recent role being as a Senior Scientist at ProtaGene since September 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Agenus from February 2017 to September 2022 as a Scientist I, where they made direct contributions to the BLA filing. Before joining Agenus, Heather worked at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) from November 2010 to January 2017, also as a Scientist I, where they focused on biomarker and target discovery through proteomics techniques. Heather has experience in designing and analyzing targeted proteomic assays, as well as conducting medium throughput screening. Earlier in their career, Heather was a Research Assistant II at The Scripps Research Institute from April 2008 to October 2010, where they specialized in mass spectrometry analysis and method development for protein identification and post-translational modification. Heather also worked as a Laboratory Assistant II in the lab of Dr. Ben Cravatt at The Scripps Research Institute from April 2004 to April 2008, where their responsibilities included mass spectrometry analysis and routine maintenance of ion trap MS. Overall, Heather Hoover's work experience demonstrates their expertise in scientific research and analytical techniques, particularly in the field of proteomics.

Heather Hoover completed their Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree at South Puget Sound Community College from 1996 to 1999. Heather then pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Cell Biology and Biochemistry at UC San Diego from 2002 to 2004.