Sydika Mckissic
About Sydika Mckissic
Sydika Mckissic is the Managing Director at Vanderbilt University with extensive experience in men's health research and a strong background in microbiology and immunology.
Current Role at Vanderbilt University
Sydika Mckissic is the Managing Director at Vanderbilt University located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. In this role, she oversees various administrative and research functions in the field of men's health, leveraging her extensive expertise in microbiology, immunology, and biochemistry. Her leadership is instrumental in executing strategic initiatives aimed at improving men's health research outcomes.
Previous Roles at Vanderbilt University
Before becoming the Managing Director, Sydika Mckissic held multiple positions at Vanderbilt University. She served as a Research Fellow from 2012 to 2013 and as a Ph.D. Candidate and Research Scientist from 2005 to 2012. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to the research landscape through various roles, such as Administrative Officer at the Center for Research on Men's Health and Managing Director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Research on Men's Health.
Education in Microbiology and Immunology
Sydika Mckissic has an extensive educational background, studying at Vanderbilt University from 2004 to 2011. She earned her doctorate in Microbiology, Immunology, and Philosophy, which provided her with a deep-rooted understanding of these critical fields. Her academic journey at Vanderbilt has laid a robust foundation for her role in managing and leading research initiatives focused on men's health.
Undergraduate Studies in Biochemistry
Sydika Mckissic completed her undergraduate studies at Tennessee State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from 1999 to 2003. Her bachelor's degree in biochemistry equipped her with a strong scientific background that has been invaluable in her research and administrative roles, particularly in her work concerning men's health research.
Early Research Experience
Early in her career, Sydika Mckissic worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Tennessee State University from 2001 to 2003. This initial research experience played a pivotal role in shaping her future career. The role helped her develop essential research skills and fostered a deeper interest in the fields of biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology.