Wittney Mays
About Wittney Mays
Wittney Mays is a Computational Biologist at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in bioinformatics and biodefense. She has a background in research and technical assistance from institutions like the University of Illinois and Emory University.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Wittney Mays currently serves as a Computational Biologist at Sandia National Laboratories. Since 2020, she has worked on projects that provide biological solutions to critical issues in energy and homeland security. Her role involves developing bioinformatic methods and tools to address national security challenges in bioenergy and biodefense. Mays collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers and stakeholders to advance scientific knowledge in computational biology.
Previous Experience as a Researcher
From 2018 to 2020, Wittney Mays worked as a Researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During her tenure, she focused on unraveling the genomic complexity of polyploid crop species for bioenergy production. Her work contributed to the understanding and advancement of bioenergy-related research, fostering innovative approaches in computational biology.
Role at Emory University
Wittney Mays served as a Technical Research Assistant at Emory University from 2013 to 2018 in the Greater Atlanta Area. Over these five years, she solidified her research skills and gained extensive experience in biological sciences. Her role likely involved supporting various research projects and contributing to the institution's scientific output.
Database Management at CDC
In 2012, Wittney Mays took on the role of Database Manager for the Parasitic Diseases Division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During her tenure which lasted until 2013, she was responsible for managing databases crucial for tracking and studying parasitic diseases. Her work contributed to the CDC's mission of preventing and controlling disease outbreaks.
Educational Background
Wittney Mays holds a Master of Science (MS) in Bioinformatics and Crop Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, obtained between 2018 and 2020. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from Georgia State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of computational biology and biological sciences.