Lisa Anderson
About Lisa Anderson
Lisa Anderson is a Project Manager II at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in biology and extensive experience in project management and scientific research, she oversees complex projects aimed at advancing the institute's operational and scientific objectives.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Lisa Anderson serves as Project Manager II at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. In this role, she manages projects that focus on optimizing and maximizing successful outcomes for the institute's operational and scientific goals. Her responsibilities include overseeing high-priority and complex scientific projects, contributing to the advancement of the Broad Institute's genomics platform initiatives. She is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to her current position, Lisa Anderson worked at the Broad Institute for 17 years. She began her tenure as a Research Technician from 2003 to 2007, followed by a role as Senior Process Development Scientist from 2007 to 2020. During these years, she contributed to various research and development projects, enhancing her expertise in scientific processes and project management.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Harvard University, completing her studies from 2004 to 2009. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in biological sciences, which supports her work in project management within the scientific field.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive career at the Broad Institute, Lisa Anderson worked as a Lab Assistant at the Whitehead Institute from 2000 to 2003. This role provided her with initial laboratory experience and skills that contributed to her professional development in scientific research and project management.