Lydia Ruffner, PhD, currently serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, focusing on T1D gene editing and stem cell engineering. Lydia's professional journey includes roles as a USP Scientific Expert Fellow at US Pharmacopeia and a Scientist I in Protein Engineering at Editas Medicine, where contributions involved lipid nanoparticles production and cross-functional workflow design. With experience as a Visiting Research Scientist at Northeastern University and a Scientist I at Garuda Therapeutics, Lydia led projects in bioengineering, including viral protein simulation and lab accessibility initiatives. Academic credentials include a PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from Northeastern University and a BS in Biochemistry from Spelman College, complemented by notable research endeavors at NASA and the Royal Veterinary College.
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