Tom Skipper
About Tom Skipper
Tom Skipper is a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in cancer genomics research. He has a background in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University and has held various research and teaching positions in the field.
Work at Broad
Tom Skipper has been employed as a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2019. His work focuses on cancer genomics research, specifically in target discovery and advancement. He specializes in validating hits from genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 knockout screens, which are essential for identifying new targets for precision cancer medicine. Skipper's contributions are integral to the Cancer Dependency Map project, which seeks to identify vulnerabilities in cancer cells that can be targeted by new therapies.
Education and Expertise
Tom Skipper earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles as applied to the biomedical field. During his time at Brown, he also served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant, gaining practical experience in both educational and research settings.
Previous Experience at Brown University
At Brown University, Tom Skipper held multiple roles that enhanced his research and teaching skills. He worked as a Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2018 for two years, supporting undergraduate education. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant in Dawson Lab from 2016 to 2019 for three years, where he contributed to ongoing research projects, gaining valuable laboratory experience.
Internship Experience
In 2016, Tom Skipper completed a two-month internship at Ludwig Cancer Research in New York City, where he focused on clinical trials and intellectual property. This role provided him with insights into the clinical aspects of cancer research. Additionally, he worked as a Scientific Summer Scholar at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) in 2018 for three months in the Greater Boston Area, further expanding his experience in biomedical research.
High School Education
Tom Skipper attended Brien McMahon High School from 2011 to 2015. His education at this institution laid the groundwork for his future studies in biomedical engineering and research, fostering an early interest in science and technology.