Carmen Glaze
About Carmen Glaze
Carmen Glaze is a Research Associate I and Variant Curator at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in the analysis of genetic variants. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Hispanic Studies from Pepperdine University, where she also conducted research in microbiology.
Work at Broad Institute
Carmen Glaze serves as a Research Associate I - Variant Curator at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the analysis of genetic variants. Her responsibilities include performing clinical correlation of genes and variants with patient phenotypes and conducting scientific literature reviews. Glaze utilizes in-house software, seqr, for variant analysis and applies ACMG criteria for variant classification. Her work focuses on identifying disease-causing variants in exome and genome data for numerous rare disease families.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Glaze earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pepperdine University, where she studied from 2019 to 2023. In addition to her major, she completed a Minor in Hispanic Studies during her time at the university. Glaze also participated in a study abroad program at Trinity University in Costa Rica in 2021. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in biological sciences, which she applies in her current research role.
Previous Experience in Research
Prior to her current position, Carmen Glaze worked as a Student Researcher in Microbiology at Pepperdine University from 2022 to 2023. During this nine-month tenure, she gained practical experience in a research setting, contributing to microbiological studies. This role helped her develop essential research skills that are applicable to her current work in variant curation.
Early Career at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Carmen Glaze briefly worked as a Food Service Clerk at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2020. This position lasted for one month and provided her with early work experience in a service-oriented environment. Although this role was not directly related to her field of study, it contributed to her overall professional development.
Future Aspirations in Genetic Counseling
Carmen Glaze has expressed a keen interest in pursuing a graduate degree in Genetic Counseling or Genomic Analysis. This aspiration reflects her commitment to furthering her education and expertise in the field of genetics, aiming to enhance her ability to contribute to the understanding and treatment of genetic disorders.