Micaela Trexler, PhD

Experience

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  Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems (SSIM)

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Research Technician

  • Researched how to distinguish between normal and cancerous tissue using spectroscopy techniques for the creation of an analytical computer chip to improve diagnosis• Prepared and tested malignant tissues and cancerous cell cultures

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  Visca, LLC

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  Research Intern

  • Helped to develop a wireless bacteria detection system for medical office and hospital use• Collected and analyzed a database of bacterial signatures on Raman Spectroscopy• Acquired lab safety techniques and certification through working with MRSA and other staph bacteria, Bio Level II

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  Wilson Wong Lab, Boston University

  Oct 2013 - May 2016

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Researching new methods of engineering desired properties in human immune cells to treat cancer • Applying synthetic biology techniques to design DNA plasmids to insert into primary cells • Analyzing experimental results to be presented at lab meetings

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  Wilson Wong Lab

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Lutchen Fellow

  Selective fellowship awarded by the College of Engineering at Boston University to conduct novel research at the Wilson Wong Lab during the summer. •Extensive cloning of CRISPR-Cas9 plasmids to induce recombinase-based stable inversion switches•Investigated staining techniques of intracellular and surface signaling pathway proteins•Presented research findings at lab meetings, before the dean and to other fellows

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  Delsys Inc

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  R&D Summer Research Intern

  • Assisting R&D team in developing software for muscle motor unit analysis• Conducting in depth research to define, describe, and distinguish the shape of motor unit action potentials

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  Boston University College of Engineering

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  Lab Teaching Assistant and grader for EK481 - Intro to Nanotechnology with Prof. Anna Swan of the ECE department.

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  Medical Engineering Partners, LLC

  May 2016 - Nov 2016

  Research Associate

  • Technical researcher and Boston liaison for Seraph BioSciences, a subsidiary of MEP• Accelerating the commercialization and rapid diffusion of novel biomedical platform technologies

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  Wayne State University School of Medicine

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Research Technician

  Working with the Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsytems group in coordination with the College of Engineering and the Department of Surgery to develop novel diagnostic techniques.

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  Boston University College of Engineering

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2019

  Design Advisor

  Engineering design advisor for the Bridge BUilders program (1) developing pre-clinical testing strategies for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Boston University's School of Medicine and (2) R&D of surgical devices for Cardiac Surgery

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  Wayne State University School of Medicine

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2020

  Research Assistant

  Research Assistant in the Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems group through the Department of Surgery at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine. Focusing on pathogen detection and identification using Raman Spectroscopy and Tip Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy.

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  Seraph Biosciences, Inc

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2023

  Senior Scientist

  ● Design, develop and optimize products on the Seraspec® platform ● Direct Seraph's laboratory facilities including budgeting laboratory operations and supplies, managing Research Assistants and Technicians, and cultivating a healthy, productive, and safe work environment● Represent and manage outward facing relationships regarding the technical and scientific aspects of Seraph Biosciences' products including private and federal funding opportunities. ● Responsible for drafting robust and thorough experimental designs to execute on product development objectives● Responsible for ensuring thorough, quality system (QS) compliant documentation, including the implementation of centralized and retrievable electronic documentation● Draft protocols and reports to meet client requests and FDA regulatory requirements● Conduct verification and validation studies, and coordinate clinical studies● Lead discussions to assess design risk through a structured dFMEA Show less

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  Wayne State University School of Medicine

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

  Visiting Scholar

  Conducting collaborative research under the direction of Smart Sensors and IntegratedMicrosystems program in the School of Medicine with a focus on Raman Spectroscopy for biological applications.

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  MTM Research

  Mar 2023 - now

  Founder

  Contract Biotech Venture Services:- Technical Writing- Research Strategy- Grant Writing- Product Development- Competitive/Opportunity analysis - Investment Materials- Product and Marketing Content and Advocacy

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  Metric Marketing

  Apr 2023 - now

  Science Writer

  Responsible for writing various types of copy including SEO-friendly website pages, blogs, press releases, marketing materials, and social media posts within the biotech industry. Specializing in translating complex scientific concepts to a wider audience.

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  Pointe Angels

  Sept 2023 - now

  Ecosystem Manager

  Working with angel investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners to scout, recruit, and screen promising ventures. I work with the angels and entrepreneurs to coach and prepare investor materials, diligence reports, research briefs, and marketing communications.