Alexa Levinson
About Alexa Levinson
Alexa Levinson is a Senior Associate Scientist at BridgeBio, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in biomedical research, with previous roles at Mayo Clinic, AxoSim Technologies, Nemours, Stanford University, and Adverum Biotechnologies.
Work at BridgeBio
Alexa Levinson has been employed at BridgeBio as a Senior Associate Scientist since 2021. In this role, she leads microscopy and imaging functions, which include brightfield, multiplexed immunofluorescence, and whole slide imaging. Her work supports drug discovery and development efforts within the organization. She has contributed to optimizing and validating antibodies for research-grade assays, including in-situ hybridization and RNA scope.
Previous Experience
Before joining BridgeBio, Alexa Levinson held several positions in research and scientific roles. She worked as a Histology Associate II at Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Lab Manager and Research Assistant at Stanford University from 2016 to 2018. She also gained experience as a Biomedical Research Scholar at Nemours in 2015 and as a Student Research Intern at AxoSim Technologies in 2016. Earlier in her career, she completed a research internship at Mayo Clinic in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Alexa Levinson earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Tulane University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background provided her with a solid foundation in the sciences, which she has applied throughout her career in various research roles. She has developed expertise in microscopy, imaging functions, and antibody optimization for research applications.
Research Skills and Contributions
In her roles, Alexa Levinson has focused on optimizing and validating antibodies for various research-grade assays. Her skills include leading microscopy and imaging functions to enhance drug discovery and development processes. She has experience with techniques such as brightfield and multiplexed immunofluorescence, as well as whole slide imaging, contributing to advancements in biomedical research.
Educational Background
Alexa Levinson attended The Bolles School from 2009 to 2012, where she completed her high school education. She then pursued higher education at Tulane University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2016. Her academic journey has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her career in scientific research.