Melissa Yarde Chinn
About Melissa Yarde Chinn
Melissa Yarde Chinn is a Research Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb with over 20 years of industry experience and expertise in various therapeutic areas and research techniques.
Title and Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Melissa Yarde Chinn currently holds the position of Research Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In her role, she focuses on a variety of therapeutic areas including Immunology, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Metabolic Diseases, Fibrosis, and Thrombosis. She is responsible for ensuring compliance in lab notebook documentation and lab safety protocols. Additionally, she is known for enhancing team operational flexibility, accountability, and functional productivity.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Yarde Chinn pursued higher education at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, where she earned a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences between 2002 and 2005. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor's degree in General Biology at Montclair State University from 1997 to 2001. Her expertise spans across cell culture, bioassay design, target validation for high-throughput screening, high content screenings, kinases, GPCRs, NHRs, and cytokines pathway screenings.
Industry Experience and Skills
With over 20 years of experience in the research science industry, Melissa Yarde Chinn has developed a recognized track record for designing and executing research programs. Her skills include cost discipline science and strategic technology implementation, helping in meeting budget goals. She is also proficient in establishing research collaborations and employing data analysis to accelerate decision-making.
Therapeutic Areas of Proficiency
Melissa Yarde Chinn has extensive proficiency in various therapeutic areas. These include Immunology, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Metabolic Diseases, Fibrosis, and Thrombosis. Her work involves both experimental and analytical approaches to advance research and development in these fields.
Team Management and Innovation
In her professional role, Melissa Yarde Chinn is known for enhancing team operation flexibility and accountability. She promotes functional productivity, technology innovation, and a strong corporate team culture. Her initiatives in these areas contribute significantly to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of her team.