Aaron Botham, PhD
About Aaron Botham, PhD
Aaron Botham, PhD, is a Scientific Program Manager currently working at Poppy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has a background in Life Sciences and Medical Biophysics, with experience in cancer research and biomedical content curation at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Current Role at Poppy
Aaron Botham serves as the Scientific Program Manager at Poppy, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing scientific programs and ensuring that projects align with the organization's goals. His expertise in life sciences and cancer research contributes to the development and implementation of innovative solutions within the company.
Previous Experience at Poppy
Prior to his current role, Aaron worked at Poppy as a Field Specialist from 2020 to 2021. During his eight-month tenure, he focused on supporting field operations and enhancing the company's outreach efforts. This experience laid the groundwork for his advancement to a managerial position.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Botham earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences with a specialization in Cancer Research from Queen's University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at the University of Toronto, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Biophysics from 2015 to 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in biomedical content curation and scientific program management.
Professional Background
Before joining Poppy, Aaron gained valuable experience as a Summer Research Student at the University Health Network in 2014. He also spent five years as a Doctoral Student at the University of Toronto, where he conducted research in medical biophysics. Currently, he works at Meta as a Biomedical Content Curator, a role he has held since 2019, contributing to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in the Toronto, Canada area.