Jerell Aguila, PhD
About Jerell Aguila, PhD
Jerell Aguila, PhD, is a Senior Sales Executive with a strong focus on advancing precision medicine through innovative sequencing technologies. He has over 20 years of experience in molecular and cellular biology and has held various academic and industry positions, including roles at Nevada Cancer Institute and Stony Brook Medicine.
Work at Singular Genomics
Jerell Aguila serves as a Senior Sales Executive at Singular Genomics, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic accounts in the Southwest United States, including Southern California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and Hawaii. His responsibilities involve leveraging his extensive background in molecular and cellular biology to advance precision medicine through innovative sequencing technologies.
Education and Expertise
Jerell Aguila holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Nevada-Reno, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from 2003 to 2009. Aguila possesses expert knowledge in hematopoietic stem cells and has over 20 years of experience in molecular and cellular biology.
Background
Aguila's professional background includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Nevada Cancer Institute from 2009 to 2010. He then served as a Research Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator at Stony Brook Medicine from 2011 to 2015. After his tenure there, he held positions at Takara Bio USA, Inc. as a Territory Manager, and at Arima Genomics, Inc. as a Strategic Account Manager.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before joining Singular Genomics, Jerell Aguila held several key positions in the biotechnology sector. He was a Senior Account Manager at Meridian Life Science, Inc. and Bioline in 2018. He also worked as a Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate at Stony Brook Medicine from 2010 to 2011. His diverse experience spans various roles that have contributed to his expertise in cancer therapies and precision medicine.
Research Interests
Jerell Aguila has a strong interest in advancing precision medicine, particularly through innovative sequencing technologies. His research interests align with his expertise in cancer biology, focusing on developing therapies that target cancer at the molecular level. His background in hematopoietic stem cells further enhances his contributions to the field.