Melissa Agnello, PhD
About Melissa Agnello, PhD
Melissa Agnello, PhD, is a Solutions Principal at Komodo Health with over 10 years of experience in bench and clinical research, specializing in the human microbiome.
Current Role at Komodo Health
Melissa Agnello, PhD, currently holds the position of Solutions Principal at Komodo Health. In this capacity, she leverages her extensive experience in clinical research and scientific consulting. Her role involves providing expert guidance and solutions, particularly in the realm of data-driven healthcare. With her background, she supports the development, marketing, and commercialization strategies to ensure that healthcare solutions are effectively translated from research to clinical applications.
Experience as Co-Founder of M2Biome
Before joining Komodo Health, Melissa Agnello co-founded M2Biome, where she served as the Scientific Director from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she was instrumental in steering the company's scientific vision and operations in the human microbiome field. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, her responsibilities included overseeing clinical research, driving business development efforts, and managing medical affairs to foster the company's growth and innovation.
Previous Roles at uBiome and Academic Contributions
Melissa Agnello's career includes significant contributions at uBiome, where she worked from 2018 to 2019 as the Research and Collaborations Lead in Medical Affairs. Her earlier academic journey involved postdoctoral research at the University of California, Los Angeles, from 2015 to 2017, and a PhD candidacy at the University of Southern California from 2010 to 2015. During these tenures, she developed a robust publication record and enhanced her clinical and experimental therapeutics expertise.
Educational Background and Research Fellowships
Melissa Agnello earned her PhD in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics from the University of Southern California, where she also completed a graduate certificate in Clinical, Biomedical, and Translational Investigations. Her undergraduate studies were in Biological Sciences at The George Washington University. Additionally, she was an Intramural Research Training Award Fellow at the National Institutes of Health from 2008 to 2009, where she gained valuable research experience.
Expertise in Human Microbiome Research
With over 10 years of experience in bench and clinical research, Melissa Agnello brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of human microbiome. She provides scientific consulting across various domains, including clinical research, business development, and medical affairs. Her extensive training in clinical-translational science and interpersonal skills in partnership management make her a valuable asset in advancing healthcare innovations and solutions.