Ventana Medical Systems
Michelle Kostuk is a technical writer and project coordinator at Roche Tissue Diagnostics, where responsibilities include leading content management for the Ventana Software System 14.0 and overseeing documentation for FDA review. Prior experience includes roles as an aquatic interpreter and ichthyology intern at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, where Michelle focused on public education and animal husbandry, and as a medical blogger at Biochain Institute, Inc. Michelle has also contributed as a content writer for Amped Marketing & Advertising, a dance instructor and marketer at The DanceLoft, and held various journalism positions exploring environmental and scientific topics. An educational background includes a Master’s degree in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona.
Ventana Medical Systems
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. VENTANA solutions are used in clinical histology and drug development research laboratories worldwide. The company’s intuitive, integrated staining and workflow management platforms that optimize laboratory efficiencies to reduce errors – support diagnosis and inform treatment decisions for anatomic pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and the development of “companion diagnostics” to identify the patients most likely to respond favorably to specific therapies. Visit www.ventana.com to learn more.