Nancy J.
About Nancy J.
Nancy J. is a Research Associate II in the Cancer Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has contributed to cancer research initiatives since 2021. She has a strong background in laboratory skills and data analysis, with previous experience at institutions such as Tufts University and Smith College.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Nancy J. serves as a Research Associate II in the Cancer Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to cancer research initiatives. Her work focuses on molecular biology and microbiology techniques, which are essential in advancing the institute's research objectives. Nancy applies her strong background in laboratory skills to support various projects within the Cancer Program.
Previous Experience in Cancer Research
Before joining the Broad Institute, Nancy J. worked at Day Zero Diagnostics, Inc. as a Research Associate II for two months in 2021. She also held the position of Research Associate I at the same company from 2020 to 2021 for six months. Her experience in cancer research is complemented by her role as a Research and Development Intern at Day Zero Diagnostics in 2019, where she gained practical insights into research methodologies.
Educational Background at Smith College
Nancy J. earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Smith College, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. During her time at Smith College, she engaged in various research roles, including serving as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Dorit Lab from 2016 to 2020 and as a Senior McKinley Honors Fellow in the same lab from 2019 to 2020. Her academic experience laid a solid foundation for her career in research.
Laboratory Experience and Skills
Nancy J. possesses a strong background in laboratory skills, which she has applied throughout her research career. Her experience includes working as a Lab Research Assistant at Claremont BioSolutions, LLC from 2014 to 2016, and as a Writing Center Tutor at Smith College from 2017 to 2019. This diverse experience has equipped her with valuable skills in data analysis and research methodologies, particularly in the context of cancer research.
Internships and Early Research Roles
In addition to her formal roles, Nancy J. participated in an NSF Computational Biology REU at Tufts University in 2018 for two months, where she gained exposure to computational biology. She also worked as a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow at Smith College in 2017 for two months. These early experiences contributed to her development as a researcher and provided her with a broad understanding of various scientific disciplines.