Alex Pollock

Alex Pollock has a diverse work experience in the field of bioscience and research. Their most recent role (since 2021) is as a Scientist, Lead; Assay Development at Lumen Bioscience, where they lead a group in developing and improving new assays and technologies to support a product pipeline. They also provide cross-functional support to various groups within the company.

Prior to this, Alex worked as a Venture Analyst at Washington Research Foundation & WRF Capital from 2020 to 2021. They have also worked as a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Washington from 2015 to 2021. In this role, Alex engineered a biosensor and developed an enzyme assay for high-throughput quantification of signaling molecules, resulting in publications, patents, and funding awards.

Before joining the University of Washington, Alex worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduate School where they developed a method for extracting anthrax toxin and oversaw lab operations. They also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of California, Berkeley, where they generated a transposon library and carried out a tissue culture screen to understand mechanisms of virulence. Additionally, they gained experience in sample management and field research assistantship in Yosemite National Park.

Overall, Alex Pollock has a strong background in bioscience research, assay development, and project management.

Alex Pollock has a diverse education history. Starting in 2010, they attended the University of California, Berkeley, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular and Cell Biology, completing their studies in 2014.

Afterward, they pursued further education at the University of Washington. From 2015 to 2021, they worked towards a Doctorate in Microbiology, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Simultaneously, they also attended the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business from 2018 to 2021, obtaining a Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate with a focus on business.

Alex's academic journey demonstrates a strong commitment to both scientific research in the field of microbiology and a growing interest in the world of entrepreneurship and business.