Kirsten White
About Kirsten White
Kirsten White is an ES&H Coordinator at Sandia National Laboratories and a Scientist at QIAGEN, with a background in biological and biomedical sciences and extensive experience in research and grant management.
Title
Kirsten White holds the position of ES&H Coordinator at Sandia National Laboratories. She also fulfills roles as a Scientist at QIAGEN and N-of-One, Inc. Qiagen. In addition, she works as a Research Scientist and Research Assistant Professor at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
Company
Kirsten White is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories, QIAGEN, N-of-One, Inc. Qiagen, and The University of New Mexico School of Medicine in various capacities related to scientific research and environmental safety.
Education and Expertise
Kirsten White earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from The University of New Mexico, studying from 2011 to 2015. Her expertise includes genetic research, grant management, clinical trials, and public speaking.
Background
Kirsten White has over two decades of experience in the research field. She previously worked at the University of Michigan as a Research Laboratory Specialist Associate and at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center as a PhD Candidate and Research Specialist. Throughout her career, she has managed over 20 NCI and NIH funded grants and played key roles in clinical trials, demonstrating her robust background in genetic research and data analysis.
Achievements
Kirsten White has successfully managed over 20 NCI and NIH funded grants and has overseen the genotyping results for various research projects. She has played a significant role in a Phase I/II HCV clinical vaccination trial and has been instrumental in developing and adhering to effective project SOPs. Her ability to present clinically relevant results and facilitate new collaborations has been demonstrated through her involvement in numerous conferences and multi-site meetings.