Maya Sangesland, PhD

Experience

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  University of Washington

  May 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    May 2011 - Aug 2012
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  Amgen

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Amgen Scholars Program
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  Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  NIH Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award Program
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  Harvard Medical School

  May 2016 - May 2022

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • PHD Candidate

    May 2016 - Jul 2021
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  National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

  Jun 2022 - now

  Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  » Managed the pre-clinical development of a next generation influenza nanoparticle vaccine, coordinating cross-functional teams across 3 research institutions, preparing for a Phase 1 clinical trial (expected late 2025).» Developed NHP models for infection and vaccination, providing translational tools for vaccine evaluation. » Optimized 14+ color flow cytometry panels to identify and characterize antigen positive B cells.» Established and maintained an external collaboration to implement novel antibody discovery technology for immune profiling.» Communicate directly with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making for the influenza vaccine program.» Delivered key findings at the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza Conference (1000+ attendees, 72 countries).» Supervised a postbaccalaureate fellow and received the NIH Outstanding Mentor Award. Show less