Lauren Frady

Research Assistant

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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Timeline
About me
Manager, NAM Clinical Application Consultants at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2015 - 2017
  Master's degree Molecular Diagnostic Science
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2009 - 2012
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology, General
  Activities and Societies: Minor in Chemistry Minor in Anthropology
Experience
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
  Research Assistant
  High School Laboratory Assistant in lab of Henry Brem, M.D. from August 2008 - May 2009.Summer Research Assistant in labs of Henry Brem, M.D. (2010) and Charles Eberhart, M.D., Ph.D. (2011 and 2012).
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Aug 2009 - Jul 2015
  Research related to the role of MerTK in high-grade gliomas based on a genetically-engineered mouse model. Lab of Dr. Jing Wu, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Neuro-Oncology Program. Research primarily concerning genetically engineered mouse models of gliomas. Lab of Dr. Ryan Miller, M.D., Ph.D. Aided with research relating to genetically engineered mouse models of gliomas. Trained incoming undergraduates and work study students in general lab maintenance.
  - Research Technician
    Apr 2013 - Jul 2015
  - Research Assistant
    Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
  - Undergraduate Research Assistant
    Aug 2009 - Dec 2012
- Duke University Health System
  Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
  Medical Laboratory Scientist
  Responsible for analyzing T cell and B cell clonality by fragment analysis. Responsible for full-gene Sanger sequencing of GAA and GLA for glycogen storage diseases. Responsible for automated and manual nucleic acid extractions. Experience with somatic sequencing and next-generation sequencing (Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine platform).
- Q² Solutions
  Jan 2018 - Dec 2024
  - Staff Scientist
    Feb 2023 - Dec 2024
  - Lead Scientist I, Assay Development
    Dec 2021 - Feb 2023
  - Senior Scientist II, Assay Development
    Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
  - Scientist III, Assay Development
    Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
  - Lab Associate II
    Jan 2018 - Feb 2020
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
  Dec 2024 - now
  Manager - NAM Clinical Application Consultants
Licenses & Certifications
- Technologist in Molecular Biology
  American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  Oct 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lauren Frady
  40 Under Forty ASCP Jul 2022 Lauren Frady of Chapel Hill, NC is among 40 high-achieving pathologists, pathology residents, and medical laboratory professionals under age 40 who have been named to the prestigious 2022 ASCP 40 Under Forty list. ASCP’s 40 Under Forty program shines the spotlight on 40 highly-accomplished pathologists, pathology residents and laboratory professionals under age 40 who have made significant contributions to the profession and stand out as leaders who will help shape the future of… Show more Lauren Frady of Chapel Hill, NC is among 40 high-achieving pathologists, pathology residents, and medical laboratory professionals under age 40 who have been named to the prestigious 2022 ASCP 40 Under Forty list. ASCP’s 40 Under Forty program shines the spotlight on 40 highly-accomplished pathologists, pathology residents and laboratory professionals under age 40 who have made significant contributions to the profession and stand out as leaders who will help shape the future of pathology and laboratory medicine on behalf of patients. The 40 Under Forty designation has made a powerful impact on its honorees, ranging from recognition by others in their home institutions and in the laboratory professions to media attention.“We are inspired by these engaged and passionate young professionals, who are driven to improve healthcare delivery by doing innovative and creative work for their institutions and beyond,” said ASCP President Henry (Harv) M. Rinder, MD, FASCP. “ASCP’s 40 Under Forty program is a unique opportunity to recognize these outstanding individuals and to give them the support they need to foster their continuing leadership potential and growth.” Show less
- Awarded to Lauren Frady
  2019 Q2 Solutions Laboratorian of the Year - November 1, 2020