Porsha Howell, Ph.D.
About Porsha Howell, Ph.D.
Porsha Howell, Ph.D., is a Scientist at the Bioassay Center of Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in molecular biology and nutritional biochemistry.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Porsha Howell, Ph.D., is currently serving as a Scientist in the Bioassay Center of Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her role involves designing, developing, and troubleshooting bioassays, ensuring they meet high standards for accuracy and reliability. She uses her substantial experience in molecular biology and cell-based assays to contribute to the company's research and development efforts.
Previous Work Experience at WuXi Advanced Therapies
From 2020 to 2021, Porsha Howell worked as a Scientist in Molecular Biology at WuXi Advanced Therapies. In this role, she focused on developing and optimizing molecular assays. Her responsibilities included DNA/RNA manipulation, quantification, and utilizing various protein expression systems. Her contributions helped advance the company’s therapeutic research and development programs.
Postdoctoral Research at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Porsha Howell served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure in Boston, MA, she conducted cutting-edge research involving advanced molecular and cellular techniques. Her research contributed valuable insights into the field of public health and provided her with extensive experience in data analysis and scientific communication.
Educational Background in Nutritional Biochemistry
Porsha Howell earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2011 to 2017. Her doctoral research involved in-depth study of biochemical pathways and their implications for nutrition and health. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's of Science in Biology at New Mexico State University from 2006 to 2010. Her academic foundations have significantly contributed to her expertise in the field of molecular biology and bioassay development.
Technical Skills and Laboratory Proficiencies
Porsha Howell possesses a wide range of technical skills that are crucial to her role as a scientist. She has experience with CRISPR, RNASeq, RNAi, DNA/RNA manipulation, protein quantification techniques such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blotting, and recombinant protein expression using various systems. She is proficient in mammalian cell culture and has worked with multiple cell lines including HEK-293, 3T3-L1, PC3, H4, Hep G2, and primate PBMCs. Additionally, she has experience with worm models of aging and is skilled in experimental design, assay development, and scientific communication.