Mary Kate Balaconis
About Mary Kate Balaconis
Mary Kate Balaconis is a Senior Project Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in the Data Sciences Platform. She has extensive experience in project management and engineering, having worked at various institutions including Profusa and Draper Laboratory.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Mary Kate Balaconis serves as the Senior Project Manager for the Data Sciences Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the management and execution of projects within the data sciences domain. Her role involves overseeing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with the institute's research objectives.
Previous Experience at Profusa
Prior to her current role, Balaconis worked at Profusa in various capacities. She served as a Senior Engineer from 2015 to 2016 and as an Engineer from 2014 to 2015, both in the Bryan/College Station, Texas Area. She later advanced to the position of Senior Manager for Pre-Clinical and Advanced Technologies from 2018 to 2020 and Manager for the same department from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure at Profusa spanned multiple years, focusing on engineering and management within the biotechnology sector.
Experience at Draper Laboratory
Balaconis worked as a Fellow at Draper Laboratory from 2008 to 2010. During her two-year tenure, she engaged in advanced research and development projects, contributing to the laboratory's mission of solving complex engineering challenges. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in applied sciences and project management.
Education and Academic Background
Mary Kate Balaconis holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University in 2010 and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University in 2009. Her academic background equips her with a robust understanding of engineering principles and research methodologies.
Research Assistant Experience
Balaconis served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Northeastern University from 2010 to 2013. In this role, she contributed to various research projects, gaining valuable experience in experimental design and data analysis. This position allowed her to develop her skills in research and collaboration within an academic setting.