Ashley Yingst

Ashley Yingst is a scientist at Umoja Biopharma, specializing in iPSC culture and developing differentiation protocols for immune cells since August 2021. Previous experience includes serving as an Associate Scientist on the Engineered Allogeneic Therapies team. Prior to Umoja Biopharma, Ashley held the position of Senior Professional Research Scientist and Lab Manager at the University of Colorado Denver, focusing on pediatric oncology research. Additional roles include Research Scientist III at the University of Minnesota and Graduate Research Assistant at Des Moines University, where research centered on pediatric oncology and the role of specific inhibitors in natural killer cell leukemia. Academic qualifications include an MBA with a specialization in Leadership from the University of Colorado Denver, a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Des Moines University, and a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from Iowa State University.