Michael Picker, PhD, MB(ASCP)CM, M(ASCP)CM, currently serves as the Global Product Manager for Genomics at QIAGEN, responsible for managing Enterprise Genomics Solutions and custom targeted NGS panels for oncology applications. From November 2019 to April 2023, Michael was the Microbiology Supervisor at the Southern Nevada Health District, where notable achievements included establishing genomic surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 variants and leading Whole Genome Sequencing initiatives for public health programs. Previous roles include positions at American Toxicology and the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where Michael earned a PhD in Microbiology, focusing on transcriptional silencing in Shigella flexneri. Early experience includes internships and laboratory assistant positions in various research settings, contributing to diagnostic testing and public health initiatives. Michael is recognized for a strong foundation in microbiology, laboratory management, and genomic applications in health research.
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