Research Report 2019_20

Neil Lamb, PhD

“Genetics and genomics are burgeoning fields of study, and we need to inspire and grow a workforce in those fields. In addition, all students will need basic genomics knowledge to make informed decisions about the tests we take, the foods we eat, and how we pursue better health.” —Neil Lamb, PhD Research Focus: Neil Lamb, PhD, is vice president for educational outreach and a faculty investigator at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. He focuses on inspiring the next generation of life science researchers and workforce while building a more genomically literate society. Under his lead- ership, the Educational Outreach team has impacted millions of students, educators, clinical professionals, patients and community members around the world through hands-on classroom modules, in-depth school and work- shop experiences, digital learning opportunities and public seminars.

Neil Lamb, PhD

EXPERTISE: Genetics, genomics and biotechnology education

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Educational Outreach Team: Adam Hott, EdD, April Reis, Breanna Ruhlman, Dasi Price, David Hinds, Jenifer Ferguson, PhD, Jennifer Carden, Jennifer Hutchinson, Kelly East, CGC, Latonya Alexander, Madelene Loftin, Meagan Cochran, CGC, Michele Morris, Krista Stanton Thibeault, Nikki Mertz, Stacey Brewer, Susan Lawrence, Whitley Kelley, CGC

Shawn Levy, PhD

“We have the opportunity here at HudsonAlpha to continually build on the success the GSL team has had over the last nine years. Through the Institute’s unique blending of public and private efforts, we can expand our reach and expertise.” — Shawn Levy, PhD Research Focus: Shawn Levy, PhD, is a faculty investigator at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and Chief Scientific Officer, Genomics, at Discovery Life Sciences. His research focuses on the development and application of genomic bioinformatic technologies and methods to support scientific investigation.

Shawn Levy, PhD

EXPERTISE: Genomics, bioinformatics, metagenomics, technology development

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