Lara Nicole Gechijian
About Lara Nicole Gechijian
Lara Nicole Gechijian is a Principal Scientist at Jnana Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Harvard University and has extensive research experience at various prestigious institutions.
Current Role at Jnana Therapeutics
Lara Nicole Gechijian serves as a Principal Scientist at Jnana Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the development of innovative therapeutic solutions in the field of drug discovery. Her expertise in biological chemistry and biomedical sciences informs her work, allowing her to lead projects that aim to address complex health challenges.
Education and Academic Background
Lara Gechijian earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biological Chemistry from Wellesley College, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education at Harvard University, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from 2014 to 2018. This strong academic foundation has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her research career.
Research Experience at Marine Biological Laboratory
Lara Gechijian has extensive research experience at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, MA. She worked as a Research Assistant in various laboratories, including those of Dr. Robert Haselkorn and Dr. Robert Campbell in 2011 and 2009, respectively. Additionally, she assisted in Dr. David Patterson's laboratory from 2007 to 2008. These roles provided her with valuable hands-on experience in biological research.
Previous Positions at Broad Institute and Harvard Medical School
Lara Gechijian worked as a Research Assistant at the Broad Institute from 2012 to 2014, where she was involved in significant research under Dr. Matthew Meyerson. Following this, she pursued her PhD at Harvard Medical School, conducting graduate research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute from 2014 to 2018. These positions contributed to her expertise in cancer research and biomedical sciences.
Fellowship at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
In 2017, Lara Gechijian completed a fellowship at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) in Cambridge, MA. This three-month fellowship allowed her to engage in advanced research initiatives within a leading biomedical research organization, further enhancing her professional development in the field.