Ross Villiger
About Ross Villiger
Ross Villiger is an Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, with a background in cell and molecular biology and extensive research experience from the University of Hawaii.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ross Villiger is currently serving as an Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb. He is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this role, he is involved in scientific research and development, contributing to the company's mission of discovering and developing innovative medicines.
Professional Experience in Academia and Industry
Ross Villiger has an extensive background in both academia and industry. He worked at eBay as an Individual Seller for 4 years from 2018 to 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. In academia, he held multiple roles at the University of Hawaii, including Department Representative in the Graduate Student Organization, Graduate Research Assistant at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, CTAHR Ambassador, and Teaching Assistant. He also served as an Undergraduate and Volunteer Research Assistant at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.
Educational Background
Ross Villiger holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, where he studied from 2016 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Science and Human Nutrition (Dietetics) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he is an alumnus of Iolani School, where he received his High School Diploma.
Research Contributions
During his PhD studies, Ross Villiger published research on cell and molecular biology and presented findings at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual meeting in 2021. He co-authored a paper on the impact of diet on cancer cell metabolism, which was published in a peer-reviewed journal. He led a project on developing a novel assay for detecting biomarkers in cancer patients and developed a protocol for isolating and characterizing exosomes from cell culture media.
Awards and Community Engagement
In 2022, Ross Villiger received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. He volunteered as a mentor for undergraduate students in the Cell and Molecular Biology program and participated in community outreach programs aimed at promoting science education among high school students in Honolulu.