Samantha R Soncini

Samantha R Soncini is a Clinical Genomics Scientist at Velsera since January 2023, contributing to precision medicine through collaboration with industry leaders such as Seven Bridges and UgenTec. Prior experience includes serving as a Clinical Genomics Specialist at Pierian, where planning and overseeing NGS validations for clients were key responsibilities. As a Project Analyst at the UPMC Genome Center, Samantha managed genomics projects from sample submission to data analysis, applying clinical laboratory knowledge to assist clients. Additional roles include senior technologist in a high-complexity sequencing lab and research positions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Virginia Tech, with a focus on molecular biology and genomics. Samantha holds a Master of Science in Molecular Biology from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh.