James Peck
About James Peck
James Peck serves as the Laboratory Operations Manager at Verge Genomics, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in neuroscience research, having worked at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School, UC Berkeley, and the National Institute of Mental Health.
Work at Verge Genomics
James Peck has served as the Laboratory Operations Manager at Verge Genomics since 2021. In this role, he oversees laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to protocols. His experience in managing laboratory environments contributes to the organization's focus on advancing genomic research and drug discovery.
Education and Expertise
James Peck holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from Montana State University-Bozeman, completed in 2007. He furthered his education at Dartmouth College, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Behavioral Neuroscience in 2014. His academic background includes studying in vivo single-unit electrophysiology and investigating neural correlates of spatial navigation.
Background
James Peck's professional journey includes various roles in research and laboratory management. He worked as a Research Assistant at Harvard Medical School for two months in 2014, where he employed behavioral assays to study brain regions and behavior. He served as Lab Manager at UC Berkeley's Lammel Lab from 2015 to 2021, managing laboratory operations and research activities.
Previous Research Experience
Before his current position, James Peck gained valuable research experience at several institutions. He was a Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award recipient at the National Institute of Mental Health from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as a Research Assistant at Montana State University from 2006 to 2007, focusing on brain studies and spatial processing.
Early Career
James Peck began his career as a staff member at YMCA Camp Icaghowan from 2004 to 2006. This early experience preceded his academic pursuits in neuroscience, laying the groundwork for his future roles in research and laboratory management.