Nicola Dynes
About Nicola Dynes
Nicola Dynes is a Platform Product Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from University College London and has experience in various roles within the healthcare and research sectors.
Work at SOPHiA GENETICS
Nicola Dynes has been serving as a Platform Product Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the company's mission of advancing technology to improve healthcare and clinical research. Her responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring that the platform meets the needs of users. Prior to this position, she worked as a Functional & User Experience Designer at the same company from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing user interaction with the platform.
Education and Expertise
Nicola Dynes earned her PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from University College London, U. of London, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also holds an MSci and MA in Natural Sciences, specializing in Biochemistry, from the University of Cambridge, which she attended from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in product management and healthcare technology.
Background in Research
Before joining SOPHiA GENETICS, Nicola Dynes gained extensive research experience. She worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Cancer Research UK from 2011 to 2012 and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, EPFL, from 2013 to 2016. During her time at Cancer Research UK, she also completed her PhD studies in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from 2007 to 2011. This background in scientific research informs her approach to product management and user experience design.
Previous Roles and Experience
Nicola Dynes has held various positions that contributed to her expertise in project management and user experience. She worked as a Project Manager at ERT in Geneva from 2017 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Cancer Research UK and as a PhD student in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. These roles have equipped her with skills in communication and problem-solving, which are essential in her current position.