J.T. Poirier
About J.T. Poirier
J.T. Poirier is an Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, specializing in CRISPR technology, molecular biology, and virology.
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J.T. Poirier serves as an Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, a position he has held since 2019. His role includes directing the Preclinical Therapeutics Program at the institution, indicating a leadership capacity within his area of expertise.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
J.T. Poirier is currently an Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health. Since joining the institution in 2019, he has been responsible for directing the Preclinical Therapeutics Program, contributing to significant advancements in genetic research and preclinical therapeutics.
Previous Roles in Notable Institutions
Before his current role, J.T. Poirier worked at several prestigious institutions. He served as an Associate Laboratory Member at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from 2018 to 2019 and as an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine within the same period. His earlier roles include Assistant Laboratory Member at Memorial Sloan Kettering from 2013 to 2018 and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
J.T. Poirier holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medicine from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. He also possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in General Biology from Case Western Reserve University, obtained between 2002 and 2006.
Expertise in Genetic Research
J.T. Poirier has extensive expertise in CRISPR technology, a revolutionary tool in genetic research. His skills in molecular biology and virology have enabled him to make significant contributions to these fields. Additionally, he has a professional background in screening and cell culture, essential for conducting preclinical research.