Eisha S. C.
About Eisha S. C.
Eisha S. C. is a Scientist I at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. with a background in biology and immunology, and she is also the founder and executive director of The HBCU STEMulUS, a nonprofit organization supporting STEM education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Work at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical
Eisha S. C. currently holds the position of Scientist I at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio), where she has been employed since 2023. In this role, she contributes to various scientific projects and initiatives. Prior to her current position, she worked at AskBio as Research Associate III in Immunology from 2020 to 2023. During her tenure, she developed several immunological assays, including ELISpot/Flurospot, Neutralizing Antibody, and Antibody Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC) assays.
Education and Expertise
Eisha S. C. earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from North Carolina Central University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences from Towson University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Her academic background has equipped her with technical expertise in analyzing and reporting data to clinical and data management teams, as well as writing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Background in Research and Teaching
Eisha S. C. has a diverse background in research and education. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Towson University from 2016 to 2018 and 2016 to 2017, respectively. Additionally, she served as an Associate in Research at Duke University from 2018 to 2019 and as a Research Technician II at Duke University School of Medicine from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes working as a Standardized Patient at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine from 2013 to 2015.
Nonprofit Leadership and Mentorship
Eisha S. C. is the Founder and Executive Director of The HBCU STEMulUS, a nonprofit organization established in 2020. The organization focuses on educating and developing students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for careers in STEM fields. Her passion for mentorship has been a driving force behind this initiative, aiming to support and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals.
Early Career Experience
Before her scientific career, Eisha S. C. gained early work experience as a Sales Associate at Bath & Body Works and White Barn from 2012 to 2013. She also held roles in the NCCU Department of Residential Life, serving as Community Assistant from 2012 to 2014 and Community Manager from 2014 to 2015. These positions provided her with foundational skills in communication and community engagement.