James Cooley
About James Cooley
James Cooley serves as the Senior Manager of Scientific Marketing at HTG Molecular Diagnostics, where he has worked since 2020, and has over a decade of experience in product development and scientific research in the field of molecular diagnostics.
Work at HTG Molecular Diagnostics
James Cooley has held multiple positions at HTG Molecular Diagnostics since joining the company. He currently serves as the Senior Manager of Scientific Marketing and has been in this role since 2020. Prior to this, he worked as the Senior Manager of Product Development from 2019. His tenure at HTG Molecular Diagnostics began with a position as a Scientist in 2015, followed by roles as a Senior Scientist and CDx Product Development Lead. His experience at HTG spans various aspects of product development and scientific marketing, contributing to the company's focus on precision medicine.
Education and Expertise
James Cooley earned his Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona, completing his studies from 1992 to 1996. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the same institution, a program he completed from 2002 to 2008. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in scientific marketing and product development in the biotechnology sector.
Background
James Cooley's professional background includes extensive experience in research and development within academic and corporate settings. Before joining HTG Molecular Diagnostics, he worked at the University of Arizona in various research roles, including Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Antin Lab and Davidson Lab, and as a Research Specialist in the Nagy Lab. His transition from academia to industry has allowed him to apply his research expertise in a commercial context.
Achievements
James Cooley presented on a new end-user bioinformatics pipeline for patient stratification in precision medicine, utilizing the HTG EdgeSeq Reveal software data analysis tool. This presentation highlights his contributions to advancing bioinformatics applications in clinical settings, showcasing his role in enhancing the utility of HTG's products in precision medicine.