James (Jp) Canner, Ph.D.
About James (Jp) Canner, Ph.D.
James (Jp) Canner, Ph.D., serves as the Laboratory Director at Gravity Diagnostics, where he has implemented new molecular microbiology testing and managed quality assurance programs. He has an extensive academic and professional background, including positions at Emory University and Bentley University, and holds a Ph.D. in Cell/Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology from Tufts University.
Work at Gravity Diagnostics
James Canner serves as the Laboratory Director at Gravity Diagnostics since 2018. In this role, he implemented new molecular microbiology testing specifically for Women's Health. He established quality assurance and quality control programs to ensure the reliability of laboratory results. Canner also manages laboratory compliance and proficiency testing, adhering to standards set by internal protocols, the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and state regulations in Pennsylvania. His leadership has contributed to the development of a new department focused on blood chemistry and hematology testing, overseeing the entire process from laboratory setup to the testing of human samples.
Education and Expertise
James Canner holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell/Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology from Tufts University School of Medicine, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Boston University, completing his undergraduate studies from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in molecular microbiology and laboratory management.
Background
Canner has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in academia and laboratory settings. Before joining Gravity Diagnostics, he worked as a Laboratory Operations Director at Aeon Global Health from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Emory University School of Medicine from 2012 to 2016 and as a Graduate Student at Tufts University School of Medicine from 2006 to 2012. His early career included positions as a Lab Technician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and as a Licensing Intern at Emory University.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Prior to his current role, James Canner held several significant positions. He was a Visiting Scholar at Bentley University from 2018 to 2020 and worked as a Laboratory Instructor at Emory University from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he volunteered as a consultant for the PhD 2 Consulting Club at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2015. His experience spans various aspects of laboratory operations, research, and education, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the field.