Brian Danysh
About Brian Danysh
Brian Danysh serves as the Associate Director of Scientific Operations in Cancer Genome Analysis at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has extensive experience in cancer research, having held various positions at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Broad Institute, and earned his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Delaware.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Brian Danysh serves as the Associate Director of Scientific Operations in Cancer Genome Analysis at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the institute's mission of advancing cancer research through genomic analysis. His role involves overseeing scientific operations and ensuring the efficiency of research initiatives within the cancer genome analysis team.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to his current role, Brian Danysh worked at the Broad Institute as the Manager of Scientific Operations in Cancer Genome Analysis from 2022 to 2024. In this capacity, he managed various operational aspects of cancer genomic research. Before that, he served as the Scientific Operations Lead in the same department from 2018 to 2022, where he played a key role in streamlining processes and enhancing research productivity.
Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Brian Danysh has significant experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2012 to 2015. Following this, he served as an Instructor/Research Scientist from 2015 to 2017. His work at MD Anderson focused on cancer research, contributing to advancements in the understanding of cancer biology during his tenure.
Educational Background
Brian Danysh earned his PhD in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Delaware, completing his studies from 2004 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from the same institution, which he obtained from 1986 to 1990. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in scientific research and operations.
Teaching and Research Roles
In addition to his research roles, Brian Danysh has experience in academic settings. He worked as a Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Delaware from 2006 to 2007. He also served as a Predoctoral Researcher at the University from 2004 to 2009, where he engaged in research activities that contributed to his doctoral studies.