Melissa W.

Melissa W. has extensive work experience in the field of pharmaceuticals and research. Melissa has held various roles in different companies, starting with their current position as a Principal Scientist at Travere Therapeutics since July 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Freelance Writer at WriterAccess from April 2016. From January 2020 to July 2021, they served as a Sr. Scientist at Nektar Therapeutics. Melissa has also worked as a Principal Investigator at Intertek Pharmaceutical Services from September 2017 to January 2020 and as a Sr Research Associate at Kite Pharma from June 2016 to August 2017. Before that, they held positions such as Senior Associate Scientist at Histogenics Corporation from March 2015 to February 2016 and Associate Scientist III at Biogen from May 2007 to December 2014. Additionally, Melissa has experience outside of the pharmaceutical industry, having worked as an NYC Ballet Workout Instructor at New York City Ballet from 2010 to 2011. Melissa'searlier roles include Manufacturing Associate II and Research Associate II at Human Genome Sciences from 2003 to 2006 and Production Specialist at Cambrex formerly BSCP from October 2000 to January 2003.

Melissa W. obtained a Master's degree in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University in 2009. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in General Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland. Melissa also attended Damascus High School, but no specific degree or field of study information is provided for that period. In addition to their education, they have obtained certifications in PiYo from Beachbody and the New York City Ballet Workout from the New York City Ballet in 2010 and 2015, respectively.