Sharon Hunter
About Sharon Hunter
Sharon Hunter is a Senior Scientist at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in designing and analyzing experiments, and training scientists.
Title
Sharon Hunter is a Senior Scientist currently working at Boston Scientific. She has held this position since 2011.
Professional Experience
Sharon Hunter began her professional career at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, where she worked as a Scientist from 1991 to 2003. She then moved to Novartis Institute, continuing as a Scientist from 2004 to 2007. From 2007 to 2011, she served as a Senior Associate Scientist at Biogen Idec. Since 2011, she has been a Senior Scientist at Boston Scientific.
Educational Background
Sharon Hunter has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire. Additionally, she pursued Clinical Trials Management at Boston University and Project Management at Northern Essex Community College.
Research and Expertise
Sharon Hunter has expertise in customizing published rodent models to meet specific research needs. She has also trained scientists within Boston Scientific and at partnering companies. She developed and optimized protocols for isolating cell populations from various tissues while maintaining cell surface markers for flow cytometric analysis. She is capable of designing 8-color flow cytometry panels and is learning to analyze cell populations using the FloJo program.
Scientific Contributions
With over 15 years of experience, Sharon Hunter has been instrumental in designing, executing, and analyzing experiments. She has also contributed to writing journal articles and technical reports, enhancing the body of scientific literature in her field.