Gina Neumann
About Gina Neumann
Gina Neumann is a Senior Scientific Manager at Benson Hill, where she has worked since 2021, managing a team focused on trait discovery and genome editing. She has a strong background in biotechnology and microbiology, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and expertise in CRISPR technology and bacterial assay design.
Work at Benson Hill
Gina Neumann has been serving as Senior Scientific Manager at Benson Hill since 2021. In this role, she manages a team that focuses on trait discovery and genome editing. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Scientific Manager at the same organization from 2020 to 2021. Her career at Benson Hill began with her role as a Graduate Student Intern in 2016, where she gained initial experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Gina Neumann holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. Her research involved developing genetic tools for controlling gene expression in cyanobacteria. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Indiana University Bloomington, studying from 2009 to 2013. Her expertise includes bacterial assay design, in vitro assays with purified protein, CRISPR nuclease characterization, genome engineering, vector design, and cloning.
Background
Gina Neumann's academic journey began at Indiana University Bloomington, where she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2013. She then pursued graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing her Ph.D. in 2018. Following her doctoral studies, she worked as a Synthetic Biology Research Scientist at Benson Hill from 2018 to 2020, before transitioning to the role of Scientific Manager.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Gina Neumann has accumulated diverse experience in scientific research and management. Her roles at Benson Hill have included positions as a Graduate Student Intern, Synthetic Biology Research Scientist, and Scientific Manager. This progression reflects her growing responsibilities and contributions to the field of biotechnology and genome editing.