Alyssa Shepard

Alyssa Shepard is a Scientific Curator I at Addgene since May 2024, and concurrently serves as an Associate Researcher, Postdoctoral Researcher, and Research Associate II at Moffitt Cancer Center. Alyssa also works as a Science Writer for the Pet Cancer Foundation and Cats 'N Lab Coats, where a self-published blog engages a general audience on current science topics. Previous experience includes Graduate Student at Scripps Research, Freelance Writer for Massive Science, and Masters Student at the University of Leicester, focusing on cancer genetics. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Molecular Biology from Scripps Research, a Master's Degree in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Leicester, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Music from Central Michigan University.