Expertise:
High containment labs; Microbiology; Immunology; Molecular genetics
Major Product/SVS:
Research and education in the interdisciplinary fields of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Microbial Pathogenesis, University of Caifornia, Los Angeles (2008); Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles (2003)
Affiliations Awards:
American Biological Safety Association; American Society for Microbiology; WHO
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her persistence and motivation, as well as the support of her co-workers.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she has always wanted to conduct field research and, as a graduate student, she was particularly fond of the level three laboratory.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Writing standard operating procedures for the lab; Training scientists and researchers; Conducting research and experiments; Reviewing scientific data; Managing the lab; Maintaining the security of the staff; Promoting the lab and its research
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Griffith hopes to continue tackling new scientific challenges and bridging the gap between labs and communities.