Britney Hardy
About Britney Hardy
Britney Hardy serves as the Director of HiSTEP 1.0 in the Office of Intramural Training and Education at the National Institutes of Health, where she focuses on professional development for trainees. She has a strong academic background, holding a PhD in Emerging Infectious Disease and extensive experience in mentoring and educational initiatives.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Britney Hardy serves as the Director of the HiSTEP 1.0 program within the Office of Intramural Training and Education at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this role, she focuses on creating professional development opportunities for trainees. She has been in this position since 2022 and aims to positively impact the biomedical workforce by providing individualized attention and care to trainees at all levels.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Prior to her current role, Britney Hardy worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Cancer Institute, part of the NIH, from 2020 to 2022. During her time there, she contributed to research initiatives in Bethesda, Maryland. Her experience at NIH has provided her with a strong foundation in both research and education.
Educational Background
Britney Hardy earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Emerging Infectious Disease from the Uniformed Services University from 2014 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Science: Microbiology from the University of Maryland, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. This educational background supports her expertise in biomedical sciences and healthcare.
Teaching and Mentoring Roles
In addition to her role at NIH, Britney Hardy is an Adjunct Professor at Montgomery College, where she has served as an Achieving the Promise Academy Embedded Coach since 2021. She also provides one-on-one mentoring and conducts workshops aimed at helping trainees prepare for graduate programs and professional schools, reflecting her commitment to education and mentorship.
Research and Teaching Experience
Before her current positions, Britney Hardy held various roles that contributed to her research and teaching experience. She worked as a Faculty Research Assistant at the University of Maryland from 2012 to 2014 and as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Biological Science Aid at USDA-ARS from 2008 to 2012 and was an NSF STEM Teaching Fellow in 2011.