Olena Lar
About Olena Lar
Olena Lar serves as the Senior Director of R&D at CIAN Diagnostics, where she applies her extensive expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, and genetics. She holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics and has a strong background in industrial synthetic biology and project management.
Current Role at CIAN Diagnostics
Olena Lar serves as the Senior Director of Research and Development at CIAN Diagnostics, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees various R&D initiatives, focusing on the development and validation of methods and assays in molecular biology, microbiology, and genetics. Her leadership contributes to advancing the company's capabilities in diagnostics and biotechnology.
Education and Expertise
Olena Lar holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Genetics from the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Biology/Microbiology from Uzhgorod National University. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in genetic engineering, molecular biology, and industrial synthetic biology, particularly in genome editing and metabolic engineering.
Professional Background
Olena Lar has a diverse professional background in research and development. She began her career as a Research Associate at Oakland University in 2004. She then worked at The University of Connecticut Health Center in 2005, followed by a position at the University of Virginia from 2006 to 2008. These roles provided her with hands-on experience in molecular biology and microbiology.
Research and Development Experience
Olena Lar possesses extensive experience in R&D lab administration and project management within the field of Industrial Biotechnology. She has a strong focus on the development and validation of molecular biology methods and has worked on various projects involving mammalian cell cultures and synthetic biology applications.
Patents and Innovations
Olena Lar holds a U.S. patent related to molecular genetics, showcasing her contributions to the field. This patent reflects her innovative work and expertise in developing new methodologies and technologies in molecular biology and genetics.