Colleen McVay

Colleen McVay

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  • About me

    Associate Scientist, Gene Delivery Process Development at Bristol Myers Squibb

  • Education

    • University of California, Davis

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biotechnology
    • The University of Edinburgh

      2019 - 2019
      Bachelor of science Biotechnology

      Exchange Semester with the University of Edinburgh, School of Biological Sciences

    • Belmont High School

      2013 - 2017
  • Experience

    • VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY OF N.E.

      Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
      Summer Intern

      Aid in the surgical proceedings of skin biopsies, intradermal skin testing, tympanic bulla flushing, and aspirations in order to diagnose and treat skin diseases for canines and felines.

    • Mouse Biology Program at UC Davis

      Sept 2018 - Jun 2019
      Laboratory Assistant

      Provide genetically-altered mouse models to investigators optimizing drug targets for developmental disorders

    • Center for Comparative Medicine

      Dec 2018 - Jun 2021
      Undergraduate Assistant

      Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease related to the utilization of cellular scaffolds and human placenta-derived mesenchymal stromal cells in their ability to treat neural tube deficits in utero.

    • UC Davis Campus Recreation and Unions

      Dec 2018 - Jun 2021
      Outdoor Instructor

      Outdoor wilderness guide for rock climbing, white water rafting, and backpacking. Responsible for planning and guiding overnight wilderness trips throughout California.

    • University of California, Davis

      Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
      Research Associate: Vector Genetics Laboratory

      Studying the population genetics of ​Anopheles gambiae ​for assessment of genetic manipulation against the malarial parasite ​Plasmodium falciparum. Investigating the population genetic structuring of malarial vectors using microsatellites, genome-wide SNPs, and statistical modeling.Principal Investigator: Gregory LanzaroPost-Doc: Melina Aulino Campos De Lima

    • Bristol Myers Squibb

      Aug 2021 - now

      Support process development and characterization of CRISPR/Cas gene editing systems and other gene edited raw materials to the T-cell therapy pipeline. Rotation 4: Gene Delivery Product and Automation Technology, RNP Process Improvements.Rotation 3: Process Science & Technology, Development Engineering & Automation.Rotation 2: Operational Excellence, Continuous improvement. Rotation 1: Global Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, Project Manager.

      • Associate Scientist

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Cell Therapy Rotational Associate

        Aug 2021 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

      American Red Cross
    • AIARE Level 1

      American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)
      Feb 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Judicial Board Member

      Issued by University of California, Davis on Apr 2020
      University of California, DavisAssociated with Colleen McVay
    • Instructor

      Issued by Sprout Up on Sept 2017
      Sprout UpAssociated with Colleen McVay
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Animal Rescue Leauge of Boston on Dec 2015
      Animal Rescue Leauge of BostonAssociated with Colleen McVay