Ventana Medical Systems
Lia Caldwell is a seasoned professional in the field of histology and companion diagnostic assay development, currently serving as the PHCS Assay Development Technical Lead at ROCHE TISSUE DIAGNOSTICS since January 2023. Previously, Lia held various roles at Ventana Medical Systems from July 2009, including Senior Scientist and Technical Lead focusing on companion diagnostic assay development and interaction with pharmaceutical partners and health authorities. Lia's expertise extends to preanalytic variables in histology workflows, troubleshooting assay development challenges, and leading process improvement initiatives. Additional experience includes roles at Northwest Medical Center as a Histology Technician and inspections for the College of American Pathologists. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Technical and Scientific Communication from Purdue Global and an Associate's degree in Histotechnology from Pima Community College.