Cindy Collins
About Cindy Collins
Cindy Collins is a Senior Scientist at Accent Therapeutics, Inc., with a background in Medical Sciences from Boston University. She has extensive experience in transcriptional and epigenetic informatics analysis, having worked in various research roles across multiple institutions since 2004.
Current Role at Accent Therapeutics
Cindy Collins serves as a Senior Scientist at Accent Therapeutics, Inc. since 2018. In this role, she focuses on advancing research initiatives in the field of therapeutics, leveraging her extensive background in medical sciences and research methodologies. Her work involves applying her expertise in transcriptional and epigenetic informatics analysis to identify correlations between drugs and genes, contributing to the development of innovative treatment strategies.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology
Before joining Accent Therapeutics, Cindy Collins held several positions in the biotechnology sector. She worked at Goldfinch Bio as a Scientist for seven months in 2017, where she contributed to research projects in Cambridge, MA. Prior to that, she served as a Research Investigator at Syros Pharmaceuticals from 2013 to 2017, focusing on drug discovery and development. Her experience includes conducting shRNA screens and optimizing various research protocols.
Educational Background
Cindy Collins earned her Master of Arts in Medical Sciences from Boston University, where she studied from 2007 to 2009. She also holds an AB in Biology from the University of Chicago, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in biological sciences, which she applies in her research career.
Research Skills and Techniques
Cindy Collins has developed a range of research skills throughout her career. She has optimized ChIP-seq protocols for various tissue types and developed assays using Nanostring technology for quality control in ChIP-seq experiments. Additionally, she has validated gene targets through in vitro mechanism of action studies and complementation experiments, demonstrating her proficiency in molecular biology techniques.
Early Career in Research
Cindy Collins began her research career as a Research Technician at the University of Chicago Hospitals in the Hematology/Oncology Department from 2004 to 2007. She continued to build her experience at Boston University School of Medicine in the Rheumatology Department from 2007 to 2011. During this time, she gained valuable insights into research methodologies and laboratory practices.