Haley Fritch
About Haley Fritch
Haley Fritch is a Computational Scientist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she conducts research on the biological basis of brain illnesses. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Boston College and a BS in Psychobiology from UCLA.
Work at Broad Institute
Haley Fritch has been employed as a Computational Scientist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2023. In this role, she conducts research focused on the biological basis of brain illnesses. She utilizes advanced techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing and proteomic data to investigate cellular variation within the human brain. Her work contributes to the understanding of complex neurological conditions and supports ongoing research initiatives at the institute.
Previous Experience at Takeda
Prior to her current position, Haley Fritch worked as a Computational Biology Intern at Takeda in 2022 for a duration of three months. This internship took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she gained practical experience in computational biology, enhancing her skills in data analysis and biological research.
Education and Expertise
Haley Fritch earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2018. She furthered her education at Boston College, where she obtained a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience with a focus on Quantitative and Computational Concentration in 2023. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research in computational biology and neuroscience.
Research Experience at UCLA and Boston College
Haley Fritch has significant research experience, having served as a Neurobiology Research Assistant at UCLA from 2017 to 2018. Following this role, she worked as a Graduate Researcher at Boston College from 2018 to 2023. During her time at these institutions, she developed expertise in neuroscience research methodologies and contributed to various projects related to brain function and disorders.