Samantha Kurtz, PhD
About Samantha Kurtz, PhD
Samantha Kurtz, PhD, is an Equity Research Associate at Piper Sandler, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in research and consulting, with experience in oncology, biomedical engineering, and market research.
Work at Piper Sandler
Samantha Kurtz has served as an Equity Research Associate at Piper Sandler since 2020. In this role, she focuses on analyzing market trends and providing insights to support investment decisions. Her experience in equity research allows her to contribute effectively to the firm's research initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Piper Sandler, Samantha worked as a Senior Consultant at Molekule Consulting LLC for five months in 2020. She also held positions as a Consultant at the same firm from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was a Doctoral Oncology Research Assistant at Tulane University from 2014 to 2019, where she contributed to oncology research projects. Additionally, she interned at the FDA as a Biomedical Engineering Intern in 2015 and worked as a Market Research Intern at New Orleans BioFund in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Kurtz holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioinnovation from Tulane University, which she completed from 2014 to 2019. She also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville between 2012 and 2014. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from the University of Arkansas, completed from 2008 to 2012.
Research and Academic Roles
During her academic career, Samantha held various research and academic roles. She was an Immuno-Oncology Research Assistant at the University of Arkansas from 2013 to 2014 and served as a Student-Athlete Academic Tutor at the same institution from 2012 to 2014. These positions provided her with valuable experience in research methodologies and academic support.