Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Tony Christiani possesses a diverse background in both research and animal care, with significant experience in various laboratories and wildlife facilities. Currently serving as Research Technician II at the Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research since May 2019, Tony previously worked at Fred Hutch as a lab technician from October 2016 to May 2019. Prior roles include wildlife care manager at Wild Bird Fund, where responsibilities encompassed the care and rehabilitation of birds, as well as volunteer experience at Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove focused on visitor education. Tony began a career in laboratory settings as a research assistant at the University of South Dakota and has experience in quality assurance and software testing in the tech industry. Tony holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a focus on ecology and evolution from the University of South Dakota.
Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Established in 1989, Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research (SIBCR) serves our nation’s Veterans through research and education endeavors at both divisions of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (MGVAMC). Our Mission says it all: To improve the health and well-being of Veterans through research and education conducted at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. Our investigators and staff are dedicated to the improvement of Veterans’ lives and SIBCR is dedicated to supporting their efforts by facilitating research and education projects funded by other federal agencies, voluntary health organizations, nonprofit professional societies, academic institutions and for-profit companies. SIBCR also works in conjunction with private donors to support research and education programs. In our three decades as a nonprofit institute 501(c)(3) incorporated in Washington State, our membership has grown to include both clinical and lab-based researchers in diverse areas such as: Diabetes treatment and prevention Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Traumatic brain injury Geriatric care Rehabilitative medicine and prosthetics Addiction treatment, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and psychological health Cancer care SIBCR is governed by a thirteen member Board of Directors, none of whom receive compensation for their service.