Stephen Wicks PhD, Facmg
About Stephen Wicks PhD, Facmg
Stephen Wicks, PhD, FACMG, is an Associate Director at the Colorado Molecular Correlates Laboratory and an Assistant Professor of Pathology at the University of Colorado. He has a strong background in cellular and molecular biology and extensive experience in regulatory compliance and policy solutions in scientific and pharmaceutical environments.
Work at University of Colorado
Stephen Wicks serves as the Associate Director of the Colorado Molecular Correlates Laboratory and holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Pathology department at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He has been in this role since 2020. His responsibilities include overseeing research initiatives and contributing to the academic environment within the university.
Current Role at Children's Hospital Colorado
Since 2021, Stephen Wicks has worked at Children's Hospital Colorado as the Associate Director of the Precision Diagnostics Laboratory. In this position, he focuses on advancing diagnostic techniques and improving patient outcomes through precision medicine. His role emphasizes the integration of molecular biology into clinical practice.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Wicks earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Imperial College London, studying from 1996 to 2000. He also holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of East Anglia, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in cellular and molecular biology, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Affairs
Stephen Wicks has extensive experience in regulatory affairs. He worked as the Regulatory Compliance Director and CLIA Biobank Tech Supervisor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, he held the position of Head of Regulation at the Human Tissue Authority from 2007 to 2010, and he was involved in regulatory policy at the Council of Europe from 2011 to 2016.
Professional Background in Research and Development
Stephen Wicks has a diverse professional background in research and development. He worked as a Project Manager at Cancer Research UK from 2005 to 2007, focusing on drug development. Additionally, he served as a Senior Policy Manager at Breast Cancer Now in 2005. His roles have contributed to his strong foundation in scientific and pharmaceutical quality environments.