Julie recently had the role of scientist and clinical trial coordinator at NanoVision Diagnostics, where their goal was to utilize nanoscale measurements to improve cancer diagnosis and predict risk of progression. In her PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh, Julie was trained in cellular and molecular pathology and established new protocols for the study of human intestinal stem cells and their role in intestinal cancer. This led to the establishment of collaborations in both academia and industry, broadening her understanding of the relationship between the two and how they can work together. Therefore, when the opportunity arose to begin working with a start-up company using technology that was developed at the University of Pittsburgh, Julie jumped at the chance. Julie is also the 2017 vice-chair of the Pittsburgh chapter of Women In Bio, where their mission is to promote knowledge sharing among women, impact regional economic growth and stimulate empowerment among women leaders through entrepreneurship, innovation, education, and mentorship.
Education
PhD, Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2014
MS, Biology, Youngstown State University, 2005
BS, Biology, Youngstown State University, 2003