Finly Philip, Ph.D.
About Finly Philip, Ph.D.
Finly Philip, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist at Applied DNA Sciences, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in molecular diagnostics, cancer research, and regulatory submissions, and serves as Adjunct Faculty at Suffolk County Community College.
Work at Applied DNA Sciences
Finly Philip, Ph.D., has been serving as a Senior Scientist at Applied DNA Sciences since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the development of molecular diagnostic assays and the formulation of delivery technologies for RNA and DNA-based vaccines. His work contributes to the advancement of innovative solutions in the field of molecular diagnostics.
Education and Expertise
Finly Philip earned a B.S. in Physics from Stony Brook University, studying from 1997 to 1999. He later pursued a Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics at the same institution from 2000 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in fluorescence spectroscopy, microscopy, and method development for molecular diagnostics.
Background
Finly Philip has a diverse professional background in scientific research and education. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at UT Southwestern Medical Center from 2006 to 2009. He also held positions at Stony Brook University, including Research Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Scientist, from 2010 to 2018. Additionally, he served as an R&D Scientist at Enzo Life Sciences, Inc. from 2018 to 2020.
Teaching Experience
Since 2016, Finly Philip has been an Adjunct Faculty member at Suffolk County Community College. In this capacity, he advises and mentors students, fostering their academic growth while maintaining connections with the scientific community and clinical teams.
Achievements in Research and Development
Finly Philip has developed expertise in the clinical translation and validation of in vitro diagnostic tests, including those for HIV, HCV, HBV, and SARS-CoV-2. He has experience in writing regulatory submission documents and clinical Standard Operating Protocols, enhancing the quality and compliance of scientific research.