Nathan Mc Neill, Ph.D.
About Nathan Mc Neill, Ph.D.
Nathan Mc Neill, Ph.D., serves as a Medical Science Liaison at Castle Biosciences, Inc. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Baylor University and has extensive experience in clinical molecular genetics diagnostics and research across various medical fields.
Work at Castle Biosciences
Nathan Mc Neill, Ph.D. has been serving as a Medical Science Liaison at Castle Biosciences, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he engages with healthcare professionals to provide scientific information and support related to the company's products and services. His responsibilities include facilitating communication between the company and the medical community, as well as contributing to the development of educational materials.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Mc Neill earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on genetics from Baylor University, where he studied from 2010 to 2016. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from The University of Texas at Dallas. His educational background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in Clinical Molecular Genetics Diagnostics and research methodologies.
Background in Research
Prior to his current position, Nathan Mc Neill worked at Baylor Scott & White Health as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center from 2016 to 2017. He also held various roles at Baylor University Medical Center, including Clinical Metabolic Technologist/Lab Manager and Research Technician. His experience encompasses managing laboratory operations, developing standard operating procedures, and conducting both clinical and basic research.
Clinical and Research Contributions
Nathan Mc Neill has developed multiple molecular diagnostic tests and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications across diverse topics. His research interests include Cancer, Rare Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Cardiovascular Disease, and Neurodegenerative Diseases. He possesses bioinformatics experience, including next-generation sequence data analysis, and has expertise in in vivo modeling and functional testing using zebrafish.
Technical Skills and Medical Writing
Nathan Mc Neill has a wide range of laboratory skills, including Sanger sequencing, next-generation whole exome sequencing, and gene microarray analysis. He has experience in medical writing, which includes developing custom slide decks and summarizing scientific and clinical presentations. His technical proficiency supports his contributions to both research and clinical diagnostics.