Valentina Baena
About Valentina Baena
Valentina Baena is a Staff Scientist at The National Institutes of Health, specializing in three-dimensional electron and fluorescence microscopy data interpretation. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Connecticut and has extensive research experience in various institutions.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Valentina Baena has been serving as a Staff Scientist at the National Institutes of Health since 2021. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, she has contributed to various research initiatives over her three-year tenure. Her role involves applying her expertise in microscopy to advance scientific understanding in her field.
Education and Expertise
Valentina Baena earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Lindenwood University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education at The University of Connecticut Health Center, where she obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences from 2015 to 2020. Her academic background supports her specialization in three-dimensional electron and fluorescence microscopy data interpretation.
Background
Valentina Baena began her research career as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Lindenwood University from 2012 to 2013. She then worked as an Undergraduate Summer Research Intern at UConn Health in 2013. Following her undergraduate studies, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at UConn Health from 2014 to 2020, gaining extensive experience in the biomedical sciences field.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before her current role at the National Institutes of Health, Valentina Baena worked as a Scientist I at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research from 2020 to 2021. She also gained experience as an Emergency Department Medical Scribe at Mercy Hospital in 2013. Her diverse roles have equipped her with skills in molecular biology, histology, and immunohistochemistry.