Pamela Hesker
About Pamela Hesker
Pamela Hesker is a Sr. Product Specialist at PierianDx, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has extensive experience in research and academia.
Work at PierianDx
Pamela Hesker has been employed at PierianDx since 2019, initially serving as Knowledgebase Content Manager and transitioning to the role of Sr. Product Specialist in 2020. In her current position, she leads the Verification and Validation process for the Knowledgebase content, ensuring its quality and integration with software components. Her work contributes to the development of innovative solutions in the field of genomic medicine.
Education and Expertise
Pamela Hesker earned her Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Bradley University, studying from 2001 to 2005. She further advanced her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Genetics and Molecular Biology between 2005 and 2012. Her technical expertise includes flow cytometry and immunoassays, which she applies in her research related to inflammation, immunology, and cancer.
Background
Pamela Hesker has a diverse academic and professional background in biology and biotechnology. She began her career as an Undergraduate Researcher at Bradley University from 2002 to 2005. She then worked as a Predoctoral Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2005 to 2011, followed by a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Washington University in St. Louis from 2011 to 2013. Her roles in academia include serving as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Saint Louis University from 2015 to 2019 and as an Adjunct Instructor at Maryville University for nine months in 2013-2014.
Professional Experience
Pamela Hesker has held various positions in the biotechnology and academic sectors. She worked as a Research Scientist at Mediomics, LLC from 2013 to 2015 and briefly at MedImmune in 2006. Her experience also includes serving as Adjunct Faculty at Saint Louis University from 2013 to 2015. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive experience in transgenic mouse models and cell culture techniques, enhancing her contributions to research and product development.