Selene Barbosa Cardenas

Selene Barbosa Cardenas has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Selene is currently working as a Sr. Research Associate at Taysha Gene Therapies, starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they were a Research Associate I, Quality Control and Analytical Development at StrideBio, Inc from June 2022 to November 2022.

Selene also has experience with Taysha Gene Therapies as a Research Associate from November 2021 to April 2022. In this role, they were responsible for knowledge transfer to external partners, cell culture operations, and viral genetic modification of adherent cell lines.

Before joining Taysha Gene Therapies, Selene worked at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Marsico Lung Institute Research. Selene held multiple positions including Research Technician from February 2021 to November 2021, Technologist at Labcorp from August 2020 to February 2021, Research Laboratory Technician from September 2018 to August 2020, and Undergraduate Research Assistant from May 2018 to August 2018. At these positions, Selene performed various molecular biology assays, RNA isolation and quantification, and target cell quantification.

Additionally, Selene has worked as a Technologist at Labcorp from August 2020 to November 2021, where they assisted with specimen processing and ensured a safe laboratory environment. Prior to their scientific roles, Selene gained experience as a Mathematics Science Tutor at Cape Fear Community College, a Front Desk Clerk at Los Portales Market, a Certified Nursing Assistant at Cape Fear in Home Care, and an Assistant Manager at Little Caesars Pizza.

Overall, Selene's work experience demonstrates a strong background in research, laboratory techniques, and leadership skills.

Selene Barbosa Cardenas completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2017 to 2020. Before that, they pursued an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry at Cape Fear Community College from 2016 to 2017. Currently, Selene is studying at Wake Technical Community College to earn an Associate's degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, starting in 2021. In addition to their formal education, Selene has obtained several certifications, including Mindfulness: A Critical Skill for Project Managers, A Day In The Life of a Data Scientist, SAS® 9.4 Cert Prep: Part 01 SAS Programming Essentials, Bloodborne Pathogens, 15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary), Learning REST APIs, Learning GitHub, Elective Modules, Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research, Group 2 Social and Behavioral Research, Scholar (from Hispanic Scholarship Fund), and Semifinalist (from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation).