Nick Wlodychak
About Nick Wlodychak
Nick Wlodychak is an Associate Scientist specializing in NGS and Molecular Assays at Tessera Therapeutics, with a strong background in genomics and advanced sequencing techniques. He has held various research positions at notable institutions, including Ohana Biosciences and La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology.
Current Role at Tessera Therapeutics
Nick Wlodychak currently serves as an Associate Scientist specializing in NGS and Molecular Assays at Tessera Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this role, he applies his expertise in advanced sequencing techniques to contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic solutions.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology
Prior to his current role, Wlodychak accumulated extensive experience in various research positions. He worked as a Senior Research Associate in Epigenomics at Ohana Biosciences, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. He also held positions at Omega Therapeutics as a Research Associate in Genomics and at Arbor Biotechnologies as a Principal Research Associate in Translational Sciences.
Educational Background in Bioengineering
Wlodychak earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, Merced, completing his studies from 2010 to 2015. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles applied to biological systems.
Expertise in Sequencing Techniques
Wlodychak possesses specialized knowledge in Transposase-Based and Ligation-Based sequencing techniques. He is experienced in advanced sequencing methodologies, including ChIP-Seq and ChIA PET, which are essential for investigating protein-DNA interactions. His expertise extends to a wide range of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, such as RNAseq and Bisulfite Sequencing.
Research Experience in Academic and Industry Settings
Wlodychak has a diverse research background, having worked in both academic and industry environments. His earlier roles include a Sequencing Core Technician at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology and a Research Associate at Illumina. He also gained experience as a Laboratory Assistant at Lund University and participated in a Bioprinter Capstone Design project at UC Merced.