Sydella Blatch, Ph.D.
About Sydella Blatch, Ph.D.
Sydella Blatch, Ph.D., serves as a Program Director/Program Officer at the National Institutes of Health since 2020, bringing extensive experience in academia and professional development in the biological sciences.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Sydella Blatch, Ph.D., has been serving as a Program Director/Program Officer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020. In this role, she operates within the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, contributing to various programs and initiatives aimed at advancing health research. Prior to her current position, she worked at NIH as a Postdoc/Visiting Fellow Program Manager at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 2018 to 2020. Her experience at NIH spans multiple roles, showcasing her long-term commitment to public health and research.
Education and Expertise
Sydella Blatch earned her Ph.D. from Arizona State University, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. She also holds a Graduate Certificate from Georgetown University, achieved between 2018 and 2019. Earlier in her academic journey, she completed her B.S. at the University of Maryland from 1999 to 2000. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in biology and professional development within scientific communities.
Professional Experience in Academia
Sydella Blatch has held several academic positions throughout her career. She served as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Stevenson University from 2010 to 2016 and later as an Associate Professor of Biology for a brief period in 2016. Additionally, she was a Part-Time Instructor in the Department of Biology at Howard University in 2009 and an Adjunct Professor at Prince George's Community College for four months in the same year. These roles reflect her extensive experience in teaching and mentoring students in the biological sciences.
Previous Roles in Professional Development
Before her current role at NIH, Sydella Blatch worked at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) in various capacities. She was the Director of Professional Development for two months in 2018 and served as the Diversity and Professional Development Program Manager from 2017 to 2018. These positions highlight her focus on enhancing professional growth and diversity within the scientific community.
Early Career Experience
Sydella Blatch began her career in the field of biology with roles such as a Histology Technician at Potomac Hospital in 2003 and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health from 2008 to 2010. These early experiences contributed to her foundational knowledge and skills in biological research and laboratory practices.