Seema Plaisier

Graduate Student

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

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Timeline
About me
Computational genomics and women's health
Education
- University of Rochester
  2000 - 2004
  Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science High Distinction
- University of Rochester
  2000 - 2004
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Biology, General Dean's List
- University of California, Los Angeles
  2004 - 2009
  Ph.D. Molecular and Medical Pharmacology
Experience
- UCLA
  Jan 2004 - Sept 2010
  Graduate Student
- John Wayne Cancer Institute
  Apr 2011 - Sept 2013
  Bioinformatics Consultant
- Elementary schools and Preschools
  Jan 2012 - Sept 2019
  Volunteer Science Teacher/Demonstrator
  I have been doing hands-on science sessions at elementary schools, pre-schools, and out of my own home in efforts to share my love of science with kids. I have been guest lecturing in schools, camps, and girl scout troops on a variety of science topics.
- Bellevue College
  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
  Curriculum Developer
  Developed the curriculum, assignments, and tests for a Bioinformatics course to be added to the study design for a new B.S. degree at Bellevue College
- Arizona Cancer and Evolution Center (ACE) at ASU
  May 2018 - Sept 2019
  Teacher and Curriculum Developer
- Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)
  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021
  Computational Biologist
- Arizona State University
  Sept 2021 - Dec 2024
  Promoted to a more permanent position in the School of Life Sciences
  - Assistant Research Professional
    Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
  - Research Scientist
    Sept 2021 - Jul 2024
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
  Jan 2025 - now
  Staff Scientist
Licenses & Certifications
- Ruby Tutorial course
  SoloLearn
  Jul 2019
- Python 3 Tutorial
  SoloLearn
- SQL Fundamentals
  SoloLearn
  Jul 2019