Deirdre Slate

Deirdre Slate has a diverse work experience in various scientific roles. Currently, they serve as a Scientist at Stoke Therapeutics, a position they have held since July 2022. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate Scientist at the same company from April 2021 to July 2022.

Before joining Stoke Therapeutics, Deirdre worked as a Senior Clinical Scientist at Northeastern University from September 2020 to March 2021. Deirdre also gained significant experience at SBH Sciences, where they held the position of Senior Scientist from 2017 to 2020. In this role, they were responsible for lead optimization of new compounds and the development of cell-based disease models.

Deirdre's prior experience includes roles at SBH Sciences as a Biomarker Manager from 2014 to 2016 and at SeraCare as a QC Analyst II in 2014. At SBH Sciences, they performed analysis, validation, and sample testing in support of studies, while at SeraCare, they conducted quality testing of manufactured controls and blood products.

Deirdre's earlier career includes roles at the Museum of Science, Boston as Head Overnight Staff from 2006 to 2014. Deirdre also worked as a Senior Lab Technician at Wyeth Biopharma from 2001 to 2005, and as a Research Associate at AstraZeneca from 1997 to 2001.

Deirdre Slate completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1991 to 1997. Deirdre later pursued their Master's Degree in Public Health from the same university, completing it from 2016 to 2020.