Carly Lay Geronimo, PhD
About Carly Lay Geronimo, PhD
Carly Lay Geronimo, PhD, is a Senior Medical Writer with expertise in molecular biology and pharmacologic approaches for sickle cell disease. She has a diverse background in research and teaching, having held positions at prestigious institutions including the National Institutes of Health and Princeton University.
Current Role at PRECISIONscientia
Carly Lay Geronimo, PhD, currently serves as a Senior Medical Writer at PRECISIONscientia, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for creating and reviewing scientific documents that support the development of medical products. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Medical Writer II at the same organization from 2022 to 2023. Her expertise in molecular biology and pharmacologic approaches enhances her contributions to the team.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Carly Lay Geronimo worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award recipient from 2011 to 2012. During her eight-month tenure in Gaithersburg, MD, she engaged in research that focused on complex mechanisms in molecular biology. This experience laid the foundation for her future work in medical writing and research.
Educational Background in Molecular Biology
Carly Lay Geronimo earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, where she studied from 2012 to 2019. Her academic journey included a Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating magna cum laude from Mount St. Mary's University, where she also minored in Chemistry and Spanish. This strong educational background supports her expertise in pharmacologic approaches to improve treatments for sickle cell disease.
Teaching and Mentoring Experience
Carly Lay Geronimo has extensive experience in teaching and mentoring. She served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow at Princeton University with the McGraw Center for Teaching & Learning from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held positions as an Assistant in Instruction at Princeton University in 2014 and 2016. Her leadership skills are evident in her ability to train junior scientists, contributing to the development of future researchers.
Research and Publications in Life Sciences
Carly Lay Geronimo has authored peer-reviewed publications in the field of life sciences. Her research experience includes a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on advancing knowledge in molecular biology. Her work has contributed to the understanding of complex biological mechanisms and the development of therapeutic strategies.