Carmen Rios
About Carmen Rios
Carmen Rios is a Project Manager II at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she leads the Cancer Cell Line Factory. She has extensive experience in research and project management, having worked at notable institutions such as MD Anderson Cancer Center and Boston Children's Hospital.
Work at Broad Institute
Carmen Rios currently holds the position of Project Manager II at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a role she has occupied since 2024. In this capacity, she leads the Cancer Cell Line Factory (CCLF) within the Cancer Program. Her responsibilities include overseeing project management and operations, ensuring that all projects within the CCLF meet their deliverables and deadlines. Prior to her current role, Rios served as Research Operations Manager at the Broad Institute from 2020 to 2023.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Research
Carmen Rios has extensive experience in healthcare research. She worked as a Research Assistant at MD Anderson Cancer Center from 2005 to 2010, contributing to cancer research for five years in Houston, TX. Following this, she served as a Research Associate at ALung Technologies for a brief period in 2011. Rios also held the position of Lab Manager at Boston Children's Hospital from 2013 to 2020, where she managed laboratory operations for seven years in Boston, MA.
Educational Background
Carmen Rios has a strong educational background in engineering and management. She earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering with a Business Foundations Certification from The University of Texas at Austin. Rios also completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in General Management from the University of Houston.
Leadership in Cancer Cell Line Factory
In her role as Project Manager II at the Broad Institute, Carmen Rios leads the Cancer Cell Line Factory (CCLF), focusing on project management and operational efficiency. She is responsible for ensuring that all projects within the CCLF adhere to their timelines and deliverables. Her leadership in this area is crucial for advancing cancer research initiatives at the Broad Institute.