Melissa J.

Melissa J. has over a decade of experience in biotechnology and life sciences, currently serving as a Research and Development Product Manager at Sony Biotechnology Inc. since April 2017, focusing on in vitro cytotoxicity assays and dye development projects. Prior roles include work as a Scientist at Sigma Genetics, Inc., where Melissa optimized DNA transfection, and at the University of Washington as a Senior Fellow researching therapeutic targets for calcific aortic valve disease. Early career experience includes a Research Scientist III/Lab Manager position at the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute, where responsibilities included genetic research related to type 1 diabetes and lab supervision. Melissa holds a PhD in Genetics and Cell Biology from Washington State University and a BS in Biology from Seattle University.