Julie Walker
About Julie Walker
Julie Walker is a Product Manager at Watchmaker Genomics, specializing in genomic applications. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry and has extensive experience in enzyme development and research management.
Current Role at Watchmaker Genomics
Julie Walker currently serves as a Product Manager at Watchmaker Genomics. She has been in this role since 2023, bringing her expertise in enzyme development and genomic applications to the position. In her current capacity, she is responsible for overseeing product strategies and ensuring alignment with the company's goals in advancing genomic technologies.
Previous Experience at Watchmaker Genomics
Before her role as Product Manager, Julie Walker worked at Watchmaker Genomics as the Enzyme Development Lead from 2021 to 2023. In this position, she focused on enzyme development, contributing to the advancement of genomic applications. Additionally, she served as a Research Scientist from 2019 to 2021, where she further honed her skills in research and development.
Educational Background in Biochemistry
Julie Walker earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. She later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Colorado State University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. This strong educational foundation supports her expertise in genomic applications and enzyme development.
Research Experience and Contributions
Julie's research experience includes working as a Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University from 2013 to 2017 and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2018 to 2019. She has contributed to multiple external collaborations, fostering relationships with scientists in both industrial and academic settings. Her work has involved advancing multiple research projects and presenting findings at various scientific conferences.
Conference Participation and Presentations
Julie Walker has actively participated in several notable conferences, including AMP 2022, ECCMID 2024, PAG 2024, ASHG 2023, AACC 2023, and the Gene Quantification Event 2023. She has presented a scientific poster on engineered reverse transcriptases and Taq DNA Polymerases at multiple conferences, showcasing her research contributions and expertise in the field.