Margaret Ochocinska
About Margaret Ochocinska
Margaret Ochocinska serves as the Program Director for the Translational Blood Science and Resources Branch at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2015. She has over 15 years of experience in molecular biology, with a strong focus on translational research and program implementation.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Margaret Ochocinska serves as the Program Director for the Translational Blood Science and Resources Branch at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. In this role, she oversees programs aimed at advancing blood science research and resource development.
Previous Positions at National Institutes of Health
Prior to her current role, Ochocinska worked in various capacities at NIH. She was an Interim Scientific Project Manager in the Office of Translational Research for seven months in 2014-2015. She also served as a Senior Program Specialist and Health Program Specialist in the Office of Translational Research from 2013 to 2015 and 2012 to 2013, respectively. Additionally, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from 2008 to 2012 in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Educational Background
Ochocinska has an extensive educational background from the University of Michigan. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Honors Biology and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, both graduating summa cum laude. She continued her studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Neuroscience and a Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience, completing her PhD in 2007. Her academic training spans both scientific and musical disciplines.
Experience in Academia
In addition to her work at NIH, Ochocinska has experience in academia. She served as a Graduate Student Instructor in Biochemistry for three months in 2002 and as an Undergraduate Honors Research Fellow in the Biology Department from 1998 to 2000 at the University of Michigan. Furthermore, she worked as a Graduate Student Research Assistant in the Neuroscience Program from 2001 to 2007.
Expertise and Skills
Ochocinska possesses over 15 years of experience in molecular biology, focusing on translational research and program implementation. Her expertise includes genetic engineering, bioinformatics, and neuroscience. She has demonstrated strong communication skills through teaching and public speaking, and she has expressed a strong interest in consulting opportunities related to process improvement and project management.