Melissa MacEwen, Ph.D.
- Technical Advisor
- Seattle
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Melissa is an organized and motivated scientist with more than nine years of experience across both industry and academic research.
Drawing on her background in protein biochemistry, assay development, and molecular biology, Melissa MacEwen has been instrumental in advancing several first-in-human and late-stage monoclonal antibody (mAb) programs for clients. Her knowledge spans protein-protein interactions, cell signaling pathways, and metabolic processes, and she has a proven track record of successful project design and management.
Melissa excels at presenting complex data to diverse audiences and is deeply committed to mentoring junior scientists. Her accomplishments include four first-author, peer-reviewed publications.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington, School of Medicine, Ph.D., Pharmacology, 2023
- Tufts University, B.S., Biology, English, magna cum laude, 2014
Related Employment
- Just-Evotec Biologics, Seattle, WA, Scientist I, Functional Biocharacterization and Impurities Group, 2023-2024
- Sancak Lab, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, As Research Scientist, 2023 Graduate Student, 2018-2023
- Stratos Genomics, Detection Chemistry Group (Acquired by Roche in 2020), Seattle, WA, Research Associate, 2016; Research Assistant, 2015-2016
- Imaizumi Lab, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Research Assistant, 2015-2016
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Science and Engineering Business Association (SEBA), Seattle, WA, Vice President, 2019-2021