Priscila Masin (Mazini)
About Priscila Masin (Mazini)
Priscila Masin is a Senior Laboratory Technician with extensive experience in laboratory operations and COVID-19 testing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology, a Master's degree in Health Sciences, and a Doctor's degree in Immunogenetics, and has worked in various research roles across Brazil, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Priscila Masin has been serving as a Senior Laboratory Technician at Diamond Light Source since 2021. In this role, she leads the management of the RT-qPCR COVID-19 testing facility. Her responsibilities include overseeing high-throughput laboratory operations, ensuring the facility operates efficiently and effectively in response to the ongoing demands of COVID-19 testing.
Education and Expertise
Priscila Masin obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Universidade Estadual de Maringá, studying from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education at the same institution, earning a Master's degree in Health Sciences from 2009 to 2011, followed by a Doctor's Degree in Immunogenetics from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in biological sciences and immunogenetics, contributing to her expertise in laboratory management.
Background
Before her current position, Priscila Masin worked as a Scientific Researcher at Universidade de Coimbra from 2013 to 2015. She then served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Instituto do Coração - InCor HCFMUSP in São Paulo, Brazil, from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she held the role of Scientific Advisor at pH7 Comércio e Representações de Produtos para Diagnósticos for 10 months in 2016. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in scientific research and laboratory operations.
Achievements in COVID-19 Testing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Priscila Masin played a significant role in establishing and enhancing the operational efficiency of a critical COVID-19 testing facility. Her contributions were vital in managing high-throughput laboratory operations, particularly in the context of RT-qPCR testing, which is essential for accurate COVID-19 diagnostics.