Monika Lavan
About Monika Lavan
Monika Lavan is a Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb with a background in biochemistry and industrial and physical pharmacy.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Monika Lavan is currently employed as a Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ. She has been with the company since January 2019. During her time with Bristol-Myers Squibb, she contributes her extensive expertise to various research projects, utilizing her background in both biochemistry and industrial pharmacy.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Monika Lavan worked at Pfizer as a Product Design Scientist under the Summer Student Program in 2016. Her role was based in Richmond, Virginia, and lasted for three months. During this period, she focused on product design and development, gaining valuable industry experience in a leading pharmaceutical company.
Academic Roles at Purdue University
Monika Lavan held dual roles at Purdue University from 2013 to 2018. As a Teaching Assistant, she was involved in educational responsibilities for various courses. Concurrently, she worked as a Research Assistant, contributing to research projects over her five years at the university. These roles allowed her to refine her teaching skills and deepen her research abilities.
Educational Background
Monika Lavan pursued higher education at two prominent institutions. She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University, where she also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2010 to 2013. She later achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy from Purdue University, studying there from 2013 to 2018.
Research Experience at Louisiana State University
Monika Lavan gained early research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Louisiana State University. She held this position from 2010 to 2013, working in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her work during this time laid a strong foundation for her future endeavors in the field of biochemistry and industrial pharmacy.