Peg Prack
About Peg Prack
Peg Prack is a Sr. Research Investigator at BMS in Wallingford, CT, with extensive experience in drug discovery assays and a background in pathology and comparative medicine.
Title and Current Positions
Peg Prack holds the position of Senior Research Investigator. Peg is currently employed at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) in Wallingford, CT. Additionally, Peg contributes to the East Lyme Soccer Association as a volunteer. This dual commitment to professional and community roles highlights Peg's dedication both to scientific research and to serving the community.
Career at OSI Pharmaceuticals
Between 1994 and 1999, Peg Prack served as a Senior Research Investigator at OSI Pharmaceuticals. During this five-year tenure, Peg honed skills in various research methodologies and contributed significantly to the organization’s research initiatives.
Educational Background and Expertise
Peg Prack completed a Ph.D. in Pathology and Comparative Medicine from Bowman Gray Wake Forest University Medical School. This advanced education has equipped Peg with a deep understanding of complex biological systems and processes, essential for her role in drug discovery and development.
Volunteer Work at East Lyme Soccer Association
Since January 2002, Peg Prack has been volunteering with the East Lyme Soccer Association. This long-term commitment showcases Peg's willingness to contribute to local community activities, balancing professional life with volunteer work.
Expertise in Drug Discovery and Assay Development
Peg Prack boasts extensive experience in designing and implementing target-focused and phenotypic assays for early drug discovery. Peg specializes in cell-based functional assays utilizing intracellular reporters and immunocytochemistry, including High Content Screening. Known for integrating complex cellular assays into automated production environments, Peg possesses expertise in traditional small molecule screening as well as biologic modalities such as antibody, RNAi, and oligonucleotide construct screening.