After completing a B.Sc in Biochemistry, Christopher Toomey embarked on a rewarding six-year tenure as a bench researcher in synthetic biology and genetic engineering. Concurrently, he pursued a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, fully immersing himself in both academic and professional environments of biotechnology. This experience provided invaluable insights into lab operations and the structured dynamics… Read more »
With over 20 years of experience in academia and the pharmaceutical industry, Steph Terrizzi brings a diverse background in laboratory and business operations, immunology and oncology research, and core facility management to her current role as Senior Manager of Lab Planning and Logistics at Takeda. She plays a key role in driving operational excellence and… Read more »
Jayson Bernstein is a dynamic leader in the surplus asset recovery and laboratory equipment refurbishment industry, with a focus on maximizing returns for companies looking to optimize their idle assets. As Managing Director of American Laboratory Trading (ALT), Jayson has helped the company become a trusted, full-service provider of surplus asset strategies and solutions. Under… Read more »
Michael Cross leads the business development team at XiltriX North America. Partnering with scaling organizations and global pharmaceutical companies, XiltriX implements managed environmental monitoring systems and services tailored to each client’s needs. Working with numerous GxP, FDA, CAP, and CLIA-regulated laboratories, Michael is sharing several critical lessons learned and industry best practices in his informative… Read more »
Lea De Rosa (they/them), AD Lab Operations, Cabaletta Bio Lea De Rosa has been working in the biotech industry since graduating from Drexel in 2014 and 2018 with a BS in Biomedical Engineering and an MS in Biomedicine and Business, respectively. Lea completed ABSA International BioSafety Officer training in July 2024 to further expand their expertise… Read more »
Mike joined Marathon in the spring of 2022 in the newly created role of Director of Service Delivery. His background and expertise in business analysis and customer service at Siemens Healthineers has enabled him to contribute problem-solving and operational best practices to his role at Marathon. Mike’s extensive skills in creating business processes and IT-related… Read more »
Anthony is currently the head of facilities and lab operations at Evelo Biosciences overseeing roughly 50,000 sq ft of lab and office space. He previously served in the military as a combat medic, then began his lab operations career in academia. Anthony has worked in many different types of lab environments including biotech, big tech,… Read more »
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