Benjamin Atha

Benjamin Atha is an experienced professional in the fields of molecular biology and editorial management. Currently serving as an Editor at Biocompare since October 2022, Benjamin writes editorial and news articles, manages the SEQanswers content and forum, and prepares community newsletters. Previous roles include Molecular Biologist at USDA APHIS, where responsibilities involved high-throughput sequencing and method improvements for viral pathogen detection, and Research Assistant at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, focusing on laboratory SOPs and nucleic acid extractions. Additional experience spans quality control at Becton Dickinson Company and teaching assistance at Towson University. Benjamin holds a Master’s Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Towson University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Hood College.