Isis Torres Nuñez
About Isis Torres Nuñez
Isis Torres Nuñez is a Clinical Laboratory Process Development Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she contributes to the COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Team. She has a background in biochemistry and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in her professional endeavors.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Isis Torres Nuñez serves as a Clinical Laboratory Process Development Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Team. Her work focuses on process development, which is essential for enhancing laboratory operations and ensuring efficient testing protocols.
Previous Experience at Connecticut College
Isis Torres Nuñez has extensive experience at Connecticut College, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Science Tutor, First-Year Seminar Student Advisor, and a Genesis Program Big Sib (Peer Mentor) from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Womxn of Color Collective member and as part of the Women in STEM initiative from 2018 to 2020. She also contributed as the Diversity Recruitment Team Student Coordinator in the Office of Admissions during her time at the college.
Volunteer Experience at Yale New Haven Health
Isis Torres Nuñez volunteered at Yale New Haven Health, specifically at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, from 2018 to 2020. This two-year experience in New London, CT, allowed her to engage with the healthcare community and gain practical insights into patient care and hospital operations.
Education and Academic Background
Isis Torres Nuñez graduated from Connecticut College with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. Prior to this, she attended the Science and Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut, where she earned her High School Diploma from 2012 to 2016.
Research Internship at Barcelona Institute for Global Health
In 2019, Isis Torres Nuñez participated in a research internship at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) for two months. This experience provided her with international exposure and practical research skills in a global health context.