Ray Nietupski
About Ray Nietupski
Ray Nietupski is a molecular biologist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in chemical screening methods for tuberculosis and expertise in automated sequencing. He has a diverse background in law and biochemistry, contributing to intellectual property and laboratory procedures.
Work at Broad Institute
Ray Nietupski has been a Molecular Biologist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2011. His work is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has contributed to various research initiatives over the past 13 years. His role involves applying his expertise in molecular biology to advance scientific understanding and innovation within the institute.
Education and Expertise
Ray Nietupski holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Western New England University School of Law, which he earned from 1989 to 1993. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, completing his studies from 1980 to 1984. His expertise includes BL-3 containment procedures, radioactive and fluorescence-based automated sequencing, and the development of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Background
Prior to his tenure at the Broad Institute, Ray Nietupski worked as a Research Technician at the University of Massachusetts Medical School from 1984 to 1987. This early experience laid the foundation for his career in molecular biology and research, allowing him to develop skills that he has continued to apply in his current role.
Research Contributions
Ray Nietupski has developed new chemical screening methods aimed at discovering novel compounds against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. His research includes contributions to the field of infectious diseases, where he has served as an inventor and author of DNA probes. Additionally, he supports intellectual property needs in patent prosecution and reviews competing technologies.