Marlena Duke
About Marlena Duke
Marlena Duke serves as the Senior Director of Laboratory Operations at Kindbody since 2020, bringing extensive experience in embryology and laboratory management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Cornell University and a Master's degree in Clinical Embryology from the University of Leeds.
Work at Kindbody
Marlena Duke has been serving as the Senior Director of Laboratory Operations at Kindbody since 2020. In this role, she oversees laboratory operations, ensuring high standards in reproductive health services. Her experience in laboratory management and embryology contributes to the organization's mission of providing accessible and comprehensive fertility care.
Education and Expertise
Marlena Duke holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences from Cornell University, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. She furthered her education at the University of Leeds, obtaining a Master's degree in Clinical Embryology from 2000 to 2002. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in reproductive medicine and laboratory operations.
Background in Reproductive Medicine
Prior to her current position, Marlena Duke worked for 18 years as the Embryology Laboratory Director at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, from 2002 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes serving as the Embryology Supervisor at the IRMS Institute for Reproductive Medicine in West Orange, NJ, from 1995 to 2002. This extensive background in embryology and laboratory management informs her current leadership role.
Professional Experience
Marlena Duke's career in reproductive medicine spans over two decades. She began her professional journey at the IRMS Institute for Reproductive Medicine, where she developed her skills in embryology. Following her tenure there, she became the Embryology Laboratory Director at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, where she managed laboratory operations before joining Kindbody.