Amy Ponte, PhD, Mph, Mt(ascp)
About Amy Ponte, PhD, Mph, Mt(ascp)
Amy Ponte, PhD, MPH, MT(ASCP) serves as the Director of Diagnostic Laboratory Services at Travere Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2018. With a strong background in medical technology and health services administration, she focuses on patient identification strategies and collaborates with advocacy groups to enhance diagnostic testing programs.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Amy Ponte serves as the Director of Diagnostic Laboratory Services within Global Medical Affairs at Travere Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization for six years in San Diego, California. In her role, she leads initiatives focused on patient identification strategies, including newborn screening and genome sequencing projects. Additionally, she collaborates with patient advocacy groups to enhance diagnostic testing programs specifically for rare metabolic and nephrology diseases.
Education and Expertise
Amy Ponte holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Services Administration from Walden University. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Genomics from the University of Connecticut. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Quinnipiac University. This educational background supports her expertise in diagnostic laboratory services and public health initiatives.
Background in Laboratory Services
Amy Ponte has extensive experience in laboratory services and medical technology. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Quality Systems Coordinator and Validation Specialist at GeneDx for five months. She also held positions such as Supervisory Medical Technologist at UCONN Health Center Division of Genetics and Clinical Laboratory Supervisor at Doctors Community Hospital. Her career includes roles at Pfizer as a Medical Technologist and as a Laboratory Operations Manager at Biocerna.
Professional Contributions
Throughout her career, Amy Ponte has been involved in various professional roles that emphasize quality and operational excellence in laboratory settings. She served as a Technical Consultant for the Connecticut Department of Public Health and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Connecticut Health Center. Her work has focused on improving diagnostic testing processes and patient identification strategies through data mining techniques.