Charles B.

Charles B. has over 25 years of experience in the field of molecular biology and microbiology. Charles is currently working as an Associate Scientist III at Rise Therapeutics since February 2021. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2019, they worked as a Staff Scientist (Molecular Biology) at MRIGlobal, where they served as a technical lead for projects and tasks, wrote technical reports and proposals, and facilitated the professional growth of others.

From 2005 to 2016, Charles worked at Aeras as a Senior Research Specialist (Vaccine Discovery), where they were involved in the research, development, and manufacturing of tuberculosis vaccines. Charles'sresponsibilities included designing and executing research, manipulating DNA and cloning, constructing vaccine strains, and participating in project and product teams.

Before that, from 1999 to 2005, Charles worked at Focus Bio-Inova as a Molecular Technologist (Anti-Infective Services). Charles'swork involved performing confirmatory identification and sensitivity testing of clinical bacterial isolates, developing specialty tests, and utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to identify genes of bacterial resistance.

From 1995 to 1999, Charles worked as a Medical Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. In this role, they performed routine and specialized diagnostic tests on patient and environmental specimens, gained proficiency in identification and testing techniques, and directly communicated results to physicians and nursing staff.

In the early stages of their career, from 1993 to 1995, Charles gained relevant experience through summer research internships at Georgetown University School of Medicine. During these internships, they sequenced DNA fragments, isolated target proteins, utilized recombinant DNA methodology, and assisted in the development of diagnostic assays for HPV, Herpes virus, and Lyme disease.

Overall, Charles B. has a diverse background in molecular biology and microbiology, with a focus on vaccine discovery, anti-infective services, and diagnostic testing.

Charles B. holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Maryland Global Campus, which they completed in 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from the University of Maryland. The specific start year for their Bachelor's degree and any additional education beyond their Master's degree is unknown.